Random thoughts on GoF

[susanbones2003]

No: HPFGUIDX 54321

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "samwise_the_grey" 
<samwise_the_grey at y...> wrote:
Lots of snips:
Re:Amos Diggory
Mr Diggery strikes me as almost a wizard version Vernon Dursley. 
Putting on airs, acting self important, putting the house elves in 
their place. I can easily picture him bragging loudly about a new 
broomstick in front of the neighbors. :)
> 
"Samwise"

I think you are too hard on Amos Diggory. Remember that Ceddy is 
Amos' only child. He has a lot invested in his boy and Cedric doesn't 
disappoint. He's a very fine example of a Hufflepuff, a hard worker, 
believes in fair play. Modest. Not bad on a broom either. Amos has 
much to be proud of, even if he can be a bit obnoxious about it. I 
don't see him as anything close to Vernon Dursley. Dursley has a big 
bullying git for a son whose main accomplishment has been to become 
as wide as he is tall. Nothing much there to crow about and yet he 
crows. I'd take Amos with his overweaning blindspot to Uncle Vernon 
any day.  
Enjoyed your thoughts.
JenD