Eric Lindros and Harry

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No: HPFGUIDX 37166

My passion, other than HP, is hockey.  I was struck by some parallels during 
an ESPN biography of Lindros.  Other hockey fans (if any), please weigh in.
  Recognized as unique at a very early age, and treated differently.  
Expected to be the savior of whatever team he joined (parallel with houses 
and the Sorting Hat, that is, Harry's wanting to go to Gryffindor, not 
Slytherin, and Lindros's refusing to join any but the team of his choice).
  That's all background, however.  The one that struck me is something that 
has been discussed, sporadically, on the list for some time.  Is someone who 
is exceptional an exception to the rules?  There was much talk in the 
documentary about Lindro's's not having to do certain things, and being 
excused for breaking rules that would have gotten other players suspended 
(and the resentment among other players that that engendered), that reminded 
me of Snape's comment about Harry being a nasty little boy who got away with 
breaking rules (sorry, paraphrasing).
  Probably this is just yet another instance of my finding HP parallels in 
way too much in my life. (Does anyone else say "Lumos" when they turn on the 
lights?)
  Hoping that this is enough about the book not to be reprimanded by the 
charming Moderator Elves--
Ba, of Ravenclaw