Gryffindor's Prefects: DD's subtle put-down?

[Bridgette]

No: HPFGUIDX 68819


> Michael Vaccian said:
> 
> "The danger for authors is sometimes to create perfect heroes. JKR 
> seems to defuse this with Ron's nomination as prefect, and touches 
> on the fact that Harry might not have all the skills required..."  
> 
> D.G.: 
>   
> Even more than this, Michael -- JKR has definitely shown Harry's 
> less-than-perfect nature by allowing his temper to get himself 
[and, potentially, others] in trouble throughout much of OoP.  Granted, 
> t's understandable that a guy living under all that pressure 
> might sometimes explode;  and, in retrospect, we now know that in 
at least some cases, the passions roiling around inside Harry were --
> shall we say-- "borrowed" involuntarily from outside sources. >>>>>


I think JKR did a great job in having Harry deal with the typical 
teenage issues, girls, peer pressure, bullies, . I love how the hero 
really is imperfect and allows for others to shine. I think it helps 
keep Harry's head from swelling out of control to be knocked down a 
little bit.


"Bridgette"