Harry v. Tom (was: LV never loved anyone)

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No: HPFGUIDX 110553

Siriusly Snapey Susan wrote:
> > I absolutely agree that Tom is *all* Id, whereas Harry has a 
quite hefty Superego (and both have a problem with Ego = reality in 
this model, NOT self-conceit).  But if Tom was able to act the part 
of law- abiding citizen, responsible young adult, so well as to 
attain Prefect & HB status, then he DOES understand right vs. 
wrong!!  
> <snip> 
> --------------------------------

tonks_op:
> Knowing intellectually the difference between right and wrong is 
> not the same as having a superego.  Tom/LV knows by observation of 
> others and by reading the rules. He does not opperate with a 
> internalized sense of right and wrong like Harry does. 


SSSusan:
No, and I never said that Tom did; I said that Harry did.  I said 
that Tom understands right & wrong.  I think he does, 
intellectually.  I totally agree that that DOESN'T automatically 
translate into behavior nor a moral compass or superego.  But it's 
an important step that he's aware of right & wrong because it speaks 
to choice, imo.

Siriusly Snapey Susan