[HPforGrownups] Pondering Arabella Figg

[Rosebeth C.]

No: HPFGUIDX 56704

>From: Pat and Jim Gruenke <patgruenke at cloudnet.com>
>Something else that's bothered me for a long time!  Why is Harry more
>obsessed with his father than his mother?  Rather Star Wars-ish
>there...

Me: I think Harry is obsessed with his father for a couple of reasons.  
First, he's a boy. I know that sounds silly, but father's have a huge impact 
in the lives of their sons. We learn what kind of adults we should be by 
watching our parents. If the character of Harry had been a girl, "she" would 
have been obsessed with her mother for the same reason.  Second, Harry is 
constantly reminded that he looks and behaves a great deal like his father.  
This probably increases his desire to know about James.
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Rosebeth

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