Betrayal or Jealousy? Hagrid's flying

[bugaloo37]

No: HPFGUIDX 43865

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., "Denise Jurski" <deejay435 at b...> wrote:
> <snip> I think as Bugaloo says, there may have been some aspect of 
that in the
> scene quoted, but I think the betrayal was really a mask to cover 
his
> jealousy. It's far more acceptable, even to ourselves, to say we're 
mad
> because a friend betrayed us, than because he got something, again, 
that he
> wanted.
> <snip>
>  
> Denise

This is exactly how I see it.  I think the sense of betrayal is 
present but IMO, perhaps more on the part of Harry.  When Harry 
explains the situation regarding the goblet to Hermione-she accepts 
his explanation completely. Up to this point, Harry has had complete 
confidence in his friendship with Ron.  Do not get me wrong-I am not 
saying that Harry shares no fault in this situation.  Both he and Ron 
are having a hard time seeing things from each others point of view.  
Being blind to the circumstances that have spawned another person's 
feelings is typical of children.   Hermione maintains her 
relationships with both Harry and Ron-without taking sides-a tough 
position.  Neither Harry or Ron are willing to budge an inch-even 
with Hermione's constant attempts to get them to talk to one 
another.  Only after the first task is completed, does Ron understand 
the danger Harry was facing.  IMO, at this point, both Ron and Harry 
demonstrate a growing maturity-the one by apologizing and the other 
for realizing an apology was not needed.  At the end of Book 4, Harry 
demonstrates a further understanding of Ron's feelings by telling his 
brothers to buy him new dress robes-making sure they do not let him 
know they are from him.  IMO, this subplot concerning Harry's and 
Ron's relationship is JKR's way of letting us know that Harry, Ron 
and Hermione are growing up-and that deeper and darker trials are on 
the way.

bugaloo37