Feelings on OoP

[Marcus Cason]

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Dave Said:

"One point that I was impressed with was Harry's emotional state. So
many times on television, in movies, or in novels people go through
what should be very traumatic experiences and by the next
installment they are all better. Real life doesn't work like this!
If anyone had gone through what Harry had at the end of GOF he/she
would have had emotional problems too."



I don't think anyone has a problem with Harry reacting emotionally to
events.

I believe the contention is how JKR has him reacting.  A lot of people that
I have talked to seems to believe that Harry would react to events with introvert behaviour (by withrawing from those around him, depression, shouting, etc.) rather than extrovert behavior (temper tantrums, jealousy, violent behavior, etc.).

Considering the childhood he has with the Dursley and his previously seen personality, it does make sense.

Harry has never really before exhibited much of a temper or jealousy, but he
always did have a tendency to withdraw when things were bothering him.

Kyntor
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