[HPforGrownups] Clarification on If I were Headmaster of Hogwarts

[Laura Huntley]

No: HPFGUIDX 37050

Michelle said:
>Recently, I came under scrutiny for my rather Spartan military post over how 
>to train Harry. When I wrote that, I assumed that Harry would not have years 
>to learn everything he needed to know to survive the Final Battle. 
>Specifically that the Final Battle would occur sometime during his seventh 
>year which would be a mere two years from the time that Goblet of Fire ends. 
>Two years in which Harry must learn (for his safety) at least as much as a 
>begining Auror. It may be rough on him, but such are the circumstances. If 
>the need were not so grave, I wouldn't prescribe such a condenced course.

I'm sorry if you felt you were attacked. ^_^ However, no matter what the circumstances, I believe your idea is just plain wrong.  Specifically, why would it be necessary to remove him from the rest of society?  Again, my concerns here have nothing to do with going easy on Harry - I believe a little extra-curricular Auror-based study (perhaps with Hermione and Ron to assist his progress)would be very productive.  However, the methods you described for turning Harry into a effective warrior against the dark forces aren't going to help him do anything except feel extremely rebellious.  I have *never* liked putting aside logic for emotion, however I do believe in this certain situation that it *is* logical to take into Harry's psychological position as a early-teenage boy with abandonment issues into account.  Sometimes you can push and push with all your might, when what you really need to be doing is perhaps giving a little pull.

You see?  Again, I am having trouble putting this into words.  I have a hard time believing Harry would go over to the dark side, but your plan seems like the fastest track to getting him there.

laura


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