OOP - Big Questions - Spoilers!

[paulanurse2003]

No: HPFGUIDX 61585

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "chappysmom" <DBoyken at a...> 
wrote:
> > =====
> > 4. What do you think of the way JKR portrays the MoM - and 
> government > in general?
> > =====
> I think 
> the Ministry is just like > any other governmental organization, 
> mired in bureaucracy.
> 
> 
> ----------I was really glad to see some closure, there. The fact 
that 
> the OotP was fighting a two-front war--against Voldemort and 
against 
> the Ministry--had me worried. It might not all be sunshine and 
light 
> by the end of the book (Umbridge, after all, worked for Fudge, not 
> Voldemort), at least the wizarding world is mostly united against 
> Voldemort--not arguing amongst itself about whether he's back or 
not, 
> and therefore unable to stand against a common enemy.
> 
> --Deb



paula: Do I agree! For me this book had to close the gap between the 
WW believers and non-believers. It also very adeptly highlights the 
fickleness of the 'masses' who are easily swayed by propoganda and 
gossip. A very telling swipe at 21'st century media and public 
relationship. I feel more positive at the end of this instalment 
(rather than GoF) despite the loss that good will triumph - with or 
without the ultimate survival of Harry >>>.....