[HPforGrownups] Acceptable Abuses?

[squeakinby]

No: HPFGUIDX 95734

Dolies wrote:

> My overall response will be very boring and
> uninspiring: because Harry Potter series is a story
> where the main characters have to deal with and
> overcoming conflicts, abuses, torture and suffering.
> But most importantly how they triumph over these
> horrible things....as in the fairytale tradition. 

Every single terrible, unpleasant or stupid incident is in place so
that Harry can develop the moral fiber, courage and determination to 
stand toe to toe with Voldemort.  The Dursleys were a perfect 
environment for him.  Dudley was a blessing.  Draco, ditto.

If Harry's life had been fluff up to age 11, he would have folded in 
front of Quirrell/LV immediately.  End of story.

In many respects, Snape is always right about Harry.  He sees when Harry 
is behaving like James and Snape knows any cavalier attitude exhibited 
with Voldemort will result in Harry's death.

Umbridges' blood quill did make me rather sick, tho.

Jem