harry's tears (again)

[Tyler Hewitt]

No: HPFGUIDX 49350


Amy wrote:

Anger, resentment and most headstrong emotions are
portrayed very well in the books especially from the
characters of Harry and Snape.  But there has yet to
be a truly emotional scene where a main character
breaks down completely and looses himself in grief.  
Hermione has cried a good deal but that was under
stress and not grief.

My reply:
I agree with you there, but think (in Harry's case) it
may have to do with JKP accurately portraying teenage
boys. The couple of times in the books Harry has had
teary eyes, he wipes them quickly so that no one will
see. 

>From GoF, 
"Now the burning feeling was in his throat, too.  He
wished Ron would look away. .... he was screwing up
his face against the howl of misery fighting to get
out of him."

Wishing Ron would look away is key here. Teenage boys
struggle a lot with appearing tough and not showing
emotion, especially in front of friends (it's pretty
hellish, too, I know from personal experience!). As an
adult I understand the value of an emotional release
like crying. Teenage boys aren't so lucky, and if they
have to cry will try to do so in seclusion.

Tyler


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