The Train Stomp vs. Dissin' The Slyths WAS Re: [HPforGrownups] Re: House points and Dumbledore, Authorial Intent, and A Question

[Eileen]

No: HPFGUIDX 51297

 --- "ssk7882 <skelkins at attbi.com>"
<skelkins at attbi.com> asked:
>Did the scene on the train at the end of GoF have 
>the same emotional effect on you as the point 
award scene at the end of PS/SS?  If not, then why 
>not?  What are the differences in how these two 
>scenes are presented to the reader?  How do we
>interpret those differences in light of the motion 
>of the series as a whole?

Dissin' the Slyths promoted a reaction of annoyance at
JKR. The Train Stomp, on the other hand, was
intriguing. 

To start with, I don't hold a majority opinon when it
comes to either scene. I'm not in favour of dissin' or
stomping on the Slytherins. 

But whereas I felt that JKR was fine with dissin' the
Slyths, the Train Stomp seemed to be much more
ambiguously presented. 

It is difficult for me, after reading an entire book
which explores the ways in which the good guys are
less than good, to read the Train Stomp without a
certain degree of apprehension. 

I don't think the Train Stomp makes Ron, Harry,
Hermione, Fred, or George evil, but it is very
troubling. Is it indicative of things to come? My
reaction was, "Oh no, where is this going? Are our
characters going to be tarnished?" 

Eileen 

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