McGonagall-ness (Re: Angry Harry in HBP?)

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No: HPFGUIDX 119859


Alla wrote previously:
We discussed Mcgonagall recently and yes, I think she should have 
done MUCH more for Harry than telling him "to get a grip", BUT I do 
think that she was acting in character.
Have you EVER seen her acting nice and motherly to Harry during the 
course of the series? She is fair, IMO but not kind.


Maddy writes:
Ah, but you're forgetting that she gave Harry his Nimbus 2000 in 
PS/SS and let him on the Quidditch team in his first year. And I'd 
say that's acting pretty kind. And yes, it probably was largely due 
to the fact that Harry showed great ability as a Seeker and she 
wanted to see Gryffindor win the Cup, but I think she wouldn't have 
done that for just anyone.

No, I wouldn't ever describe McGonagall as "motherly", but that
doesn't detract from her ability to be nice and kind.
While she is very strict (yet, as you said, fair) I've found there 
are quite a few small instances where McGonagall shows a small 
amount of affection (whether it be a joke or advice) or gives a 
fleeting smile. She's not the type of person to be overly 
affectionate, or have favourite students, but I think she does have 
a tiny soft spot for Harry. I think she shows affection in very 
small, infrequent doses, but that doesn't mean it's not there.
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Alla:

Hey, Maddy! I LOVE McGonagall's character. I was just disagreeing 
with Lupinlore that she suddenly went OOC in OOP.

I do think that she would have done what she did for Harry in his 
first year for any student, who would have shown great talent as  
seeker.
I guess I disagree with you on this one.

Sure, McGonagall can be kind sometimes, I just don't see her doing 
it too often and demosntrating affection for Harry, but that is who 
she is. it would be strange if she suddenly went "Molly" on Harry.

Minerva MAY feel affection for Harry, I just don't see it int he 
books. Could you give me some canon on this one?

I will be happy to shift on this one. :o)

I suppose her "I wil help you become an auror even if it will be the 
last thing I do" counts, but besides that I cannot remember anything.


Alla