Adults "failing" Harry (was: Themes in OotP)

[delwynmarch]

No: HPFGUIDX 120130


Alla wrote:
"I think that Lupinlore meant was Dumblecore CHOOSING to be a leader
in anti-Voldemort resistance in general, not just dealing with one 
particular situation. Do you think anybody FORCED him to be a Leader
of OOP?"

Del replies:
I don't see it that way at all. In my idea, DD and some friends
founded the original Order, and those friends all chose DD to be their
leader, because of his wisdom, strength, previous experience
(defeating Grindelwald) and the fact that he is the only wizard LV
ever feared.
It's like James being the leader of the Marauders. There was no vote
on that matter, it's just that the other three looked up at him as
their superior.

Alla wrote :
"We definitely know that he CHOSE to be a Headmaster, since he refused
at some point to become Minister of Magic."

Del replies:
Well, yes, *precisely* ! DD chose to *remain* Headmaster rather than
become the leader of the whole WW. This to me clearly demonstrates
that DD does NOT look for leadership responsibilities. He will
shoulder them when necessary, but he doesn't go out of his way to get
them. Directing a school in such a laid-back way as he does has very
little to do with wanting power.

So I maintain that DD will not shy away from responsibilities when
they come his way and there's nobody else to take them on, but he
doesn't look for them. If Sirius hadn't landed himself in Azkaban, I'm
sure DD would have consulted with him concerning Harry.

Del