[HPforGrownups] OOP: Re: Book Six [the role of non-human magical creatures]

[Melissa Worcester]

No: HPFGUIDX 65546

peterhbrine wrote:

>This is a really interesting possibility, and I definitely think 
>that the non-human magical creatures will feature strongly in book 
>6. I reckon, though, that they will actually be more tempted towards 
>Voldemort's side, because throughout OoP, there are constant 
>reminders of how wizards and witches have abused their non-human 
>peers. Trying to think of examples ...

I like your examples, and I agree, but I'm going to put forth some examples for the Dumbledore side and why I think they still have a chance to win at least some of these races over:

Dumbledore himself and his treatment of these races. Specifically, the Hogwarts House-elves don't want to be free, hiring a half-giant and a full centaur as teachers, etc.

Hagrid. Not only his half-giant status, but his incredibly stubborn interest in the welfare of all creatures, no matter how much others may find some of these creatures distasteful and/or dangerous.

Firenze. Sorry if I spelled that wrong? I returned OoP to the library, so I can't look it up. But it's mentioned that he's going to continue teaching at Hogwarts. I hold out hope that others of his kind will be swayed or at least influenced toward Dumbledore's side.

The destruction of the fountain. I hope that's meant to be a foreshadowing of better relations between all races.

Melissa

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