Parenting Harry (was: Re: I don't like him much)

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> Renee:


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On the other hand, I'm not sure that challenging Harry's tendency to 
break the rules is presented as an altogether positive trait. 
Especially not as Snape often does so for the wrong reasons (f.i. 
thinking Harry's a arrogant, spoiled brat whose head is too big for 
his shoulders). There seems to be strain of anarchy running through 
the books, or at least the suggestion that breaking rules in a good 
cause is better than sticking to them under all circumstances. In 
fact, even Snape himself goes against authority in the person of 
Umbridge when he judges it necessary. 



Alla:

Precisely, Renee. To me one of the main messages of the series that 
for the good, noble purpose rules should be broken, could be brokem 
and ARE broken.

Of course it depends on particular purpose and particular rule, but 
I am not at all sure that JKR approves of Snape putting Harry down 
for his rule breaking. That is just my take, of course.

Sure, when Harry breaks the rules for fun, then yes, but otherwise - 
I am not sure.


Just my opinion.