Command of the Phoenix?

[greatlit2003]

No: HPFGUIDX 54981

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, m.bockermann at t... wrote:
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> Similiarily, the help from a society named Order of the Phoenix 
would draw attention away from Harry and bereft him of his position 
in the story, that of the hero. We want to see Harry to succeed, not 
see him join a group of people who will do his battles for him. 
Unless that group can teach him something very special, they might 
be beneficial to him as a person, but it will *not* be beneficial to 
the overall story.
> 


Thanks for bringing up some interesting arguments. I agree with you 
that Harry will need a special space in the war against Voldemort. 
However, I think these books are moving away from being solely about 
Harry. We know that many people's lives have been affected by 
Voldemort, and I think JKR will give many of the principal victims 
(ex. Neville) a chance to join the battle as well. Also, I think it 
is important to remember that every time Harry has faced mortal 
danger, someone has helped him get out of the situation alive. Harry 
cannot do this alone. Harry has never done things alone, and I see 
no reason for him to do so in the future. The end of GoF was all 
about teamwork and trust. In fact, one of the biggest differences 
between the good and bad sides in this story is that Dumbledore and 
his crew rely on teamwork (where everyone is treated somewhat 
equally), while Voldemort prefers to act alone, with some followers 
assisting him.