Theoretical boundaries

[dumbledore11214]

No: HPFGUIDX 120248


 
Del replies:
One of the problems is that JKR changed the rules of the game 
halfway through the series.
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Lupinlore:

I agree that the change of tone in OOTP is extremely problematic.  
Themes and events that are perfectly acceptable in a fairy tale such 
as PS/SS take on an entirely different weight when measured against 
the darker, more "realistic" tone of OOTP.  The comic Dursleys 
become very real child abusers; the mysterious and wise Dumbledore 
becomes a callous manipulator who isn't free from tacit consent to 
abuse himself; etc.  Oddly enough, the only one who managed to make 
it  through the transition with his cartoon personality and 
relevance intact was Voldemort.  Go figure.


Alla:

There was a paper presentation done  during convention Alley, which 
debated exactly that topic - juggling between Cinderella plot and 
morally flawed hero, who is closer to reality plot. (I don't 
remember  that exact words)

Yes, it is possible to look at it this way, but one of the audience 
said very wise thing - maybe there is no juggling at all, but Harry 
simply grows up and starts seeing people around him in the darker 
colours and acquires some grey colours himself.