Themes in OotP (was Re: Angry Harry in HBP?)

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Rebecca: 
> I don't really have a problem with it.  They could not
> tell Harry anything or aknowledge to him that anything
> was up for fear Voldemort would find out.


Alla:

That I strongly disagree with. They could tell Harry many things 
during the summer prior to Arthur's attack and Dumbledore could have 
at least wrote a letter, as Susan said.

Rebecca: 
Certainly some of these adults could have offered
emotional support but I find it unlikely that he wold
have accepted it.  Also I find it likely they were
trying to make Harry seem less important so that the
DEs would not know how key he was.  


Alla:

Again I disagree. I think Harry craved and badly needed emotional 
support AND information. You just don't leave a teen alone after 
Graveyeard nightmare, IMO.


Rebecca:

snip.
 
Lastly, these people were members of the Order and had
that responsibility too.  Although Harry's emotional
health is important, it does not outstrip the safety
of the WW.  They were keeping him safe as best they
could and keeping it a secret from him to protect the
rest of the world.


Alla:

Sure, cause is important, but if they expect Harry to take Voldemort 
out FOR THEM, I'd say they have A LOT of responsibility to at least 
try and support him.