Harry's importance and threats of expulsion

[jenny_ravenclaw]

No: HPFGUIDX 57251

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Linda" <KIDATHEART_ at C...> 
wrote:
 
>First let me say I don't think Harry will be Quidditch captain. I 
really don't have an argument to support this. It's just a gut  
feeling.>

I wish you and everyone else who thinks this would explain why.  The 
only reason I can think of to support everyone's "gut feelings" about 
Harry being Quidditch captain is because he seems to be chosen for 
everything throughout the series, whether he wants those things or 
not.  I think it would suck if Harry was asked to be Quidditch captain 
and I'll explain why.

Harry hates the spotlight.  He doesn't like everyone focused on him 
and prefers to be one of the crowd, most of the time.  He certainly 
didn't want to be Triwizard Champion, and often fantasized about 
sitting up in the stands with his friends.  If he took on the 
responsibility as Gryffindor Team captain, he'd feel even more 
pressured and even more under everyone's scrutiny.  I also think he'd 
lose some of his love of Quidditch because he'd be so busy organizing 
his team, practices, strategies, etc. that the game would stop being 
as exciting for him.  

As much as people think Harry is a leader, he isn't a leader because 
he enjoys people depending on him.  He'd much rather, IMO, be a team 
player and work with others to earn success together (an excellent 
quality in a leader).  We see this all the time as he, Ron and 
Hermione study together, make Polyjuice Potions together, and work out 
tricky situations together, as in SS.  His willingness to share the 
championship with Cedric in GoF is also an example of this.  Harry 
doesn't want all the glory for himself.

On a more personal reaction, I'd dislike for Harry to be captain 
because I'd think JKR was really pushing it.  I adore Harry but how 
much can the kid take?  How much of a super kid is he supposed to be?  
Right now I'd say the twins would make much better co-captains for 
next year.  After that we'll have to see.  For now, Harry already has 
too much to deal with and I'd hate for him to be worrying about 
bringing his team to victory on top of it or blaming himself for their 
losses.

--jenny from ravenclaw, always there to support Harry 
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