Harry's Pride (Was: Cho; It's time to defend Ginny! (some SHIP)

[Shauna <wind3213@hotmail.com>]

No: HPFGUIDX 52396

 
> My disagreement with you is in no way a criticism of Harry; I 
adore 
> him completely.  However, I do think Harry has pride and lots of 
it.

You're right - what I said was a complete generalization.  But it 
might excuse me a little bit to say that I was refering to the pride 
exhibited by Mr. Darcy in "Pride and Prejudice" which was of a 
specific, noxious type.  Darcy's pride is one of superiority and 
contempt for others.  Harry's pride is more based on himself - he 
wants to prove himself, wants to know that he can manage on 
his own, wants to show that he is just as good as anyone else.  
*Draco* also has pride, but his pride is more in line with Darcy's 
- Harry's is of a different, more acceptable sort.



> Maybe inner strength is a better description of what Harry has, 
or 
> maybe it is independence.  Either way, Harry's personality has 
a nice 
> dose of pride.  I think it's great.
> 
> --jenny from ravenclaw, who couldn't criticize Harry even if I tried 
> really really hard ******************


I could criticize Harry - he *does* have pride, and it is a pain - but 
he really doesn't deserve it in regards to this.

~ Shauna