OOP: obviousness, HG, SPEW (was Re: OOP: Housing MMWP,

[idlerat]

No: HPFGUIDX 66253

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Kirstini" <kirst_inn at y...> wrote:
> <snip>
[idlerat paraphrases: complex defense of the proposition that MWPP
were all Gryffindors; look "up thread" for details.]

Now me (idlerat):
I've been enjoying your posts, kirstini.  It has always been painfully
obvious to me that MWPP were all in Gryffindor, to the point that I
couldn't comprehend arguing about it or even considering the evidence,
let alone laying it out.  I salute your patience and feel vindicated
by the case you have made, which I regard as conclusive.  (I guess I
could just say, "ITA," but then how would I justify using up the
bandwidth?;D)

In general, I find fascinating the degree to which the HP books seem
to inspire their readers to read against the grain, and to adopt an
extreme literal-mindedness, such that anything not explicitly barred
in so many words by canon becomes a possibility.  Then of course there
is the transparency with which the reading can reflect the prejudices
of the reader, as in the case of Hermione and the house elves -- to wit:

In spite of JKR's repeated assertion that Hermione is her alter, and
in spite of Dumbledore's speeches, and in spite of the object lessons
in compassion delivered by the stories of Hagrid and Snape, in
particular, many readers still insist that Hermione's desire to see
the elves freed is a character flaw, and that we should have nothing
but disdain for her arrogance.  The rage they feel!  I know I'm
changing the subject, but I guess I want to complicate the point I
just made in the previous paragraph.  MWPP as Gryffindors seems
factually obvious, but it's easy to slide from this to being sure that
one's moral judgments are obvious...   My Hermione-love reflects my
prejudices and wishes pretty thoroughly, that's for sure.

ratty
badge-sporting S.P.E.W. member
p.s. a very big grin to whoever posted saying that he didn't know what
HG would do with her life, except that it would be AWESOME!