Slytherin's behavior at the GoF final feast (was Re: Dumbledore's awarding of points PS/SS)

[Joe]

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Meesh, happy to see some discussion on the Slytherins:

> We also have no concrete examples (that I can think of) of any kids 
> other than Draco's cronies doing anything indecent (excluding 
> Quidditch...everyone seems to get a bit extreme when it comes to 
that sport).  The actions of a couple of kids shouldn't determine how 
the entire House is viewed.
> 
I will have to respectfully disagree here.  I believe we have every 
right to judge an entire house by the actions of a few.

First.. Remember this is a book and JKR can't write about the actions 
of every single student.  So she gives us a core to base our 
judgements.  She is telling us via those handful of house members 
what to expect and how to judge them.

Second..  With remembarance to my first point, I have yet to see a 
single good deed mentioned performed by a slytherin.  You bring up 
the point of being ambitious, and that the trait alone doesn't make 
someone bad.  However, It shows nothing in the way of being good as 
of yet.  JKR has yet to show any Slytherin member doing anything 
positive or helpful in any situation. (Except Snape, and thats for 
other reasons)

My thoughts. Would love to keep the argument goin.


Joe