The Old Crowd (Just how important *is* this guy?)

[corinthum]

No: HPFGUIDX 54513

I wrote:

> > I rather like the idea of the Old Crowd being a mix of the best
> > and 
> > brightest of those who wanted to help the fight against Voldemort
> > but whom the MoM would not take seriously (young students,
> > eccentric but 
> > brilliant scientists, young reformed ex-Death Eaters, etc.).

And David replied:
 
> No doubt some were (are?) like that, but I think if this group 
> represents Dumbledore's inclusive vision, it will have very
> ordinary 
> witches and wizards in it too.  People like Ernie Prang (no, that's 
> not meant to be a prediction).  Even squibs...  

Why though?  Not to sound condescending towards average and below
average witches and wizards, but why would Dumbledore include them in
his group?  

Yes, Dumbledore is extremely accepting of all people.  I certainly
don't mean to imply that he would think less of the non-overacheivers.
 However, this wasn't some club or honor society he organized (IMHO,
at any rate, though I might be stepping into dangerous
un-canon-supported territory here).  It was a very risky endeavor
intended to overthrow a murderous evil overlord.  It would be very
counteractive of Dumbledore to enlist the help of someone who didn't
increase the group's chances of success.  That person would be a
potential liability to the rest of the group no matter how good his or
her intentions.  Also, it would be irresponsible of Dumbledore to put
a not-as-capable witch or wizard in Lord Voldemort's path.

Also, it's very possible that Dumbledore was acting on his own during
this time, much as he plans to do in the upcoming fight.  In that
case, he would only want those who he could trust completely, and who
he was certain would not leak info to either the MoM or Voldemort.

Overall, I think this is one of those situations where even a
fair-minded person like Dumbledore would be a bit exclusive.  Not only
for the safety and success of his team, but to prevent the unnecessary
injury and possible death of people he knew could not help.


-Corinth, who upon proofreading this message thinks her conlanging is
starting to effect her use of the English language
(non-overacheivers?, un-canon-supported?, not-as-capable?) :)