Theoretical boundaries / Dursleys' abuse

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No: HPFGUIDX 120548


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> Carol responds:
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Quite possibly, unlike Melville, she isn't even aware of the 
problem. I'd venture to say that most readers don't notice it, 
either, except to be vaguely bothered by the change in "tone." How 
much of it derives from Harry's state of mind in OoP, I can't say 
without rereading the book and choosing some representative 
passages. If the book as a whole is deliberately dark and the 
darkness reflects Harry's POV, perhaps it isn't the flaw that it 
seems to be.
Maybe Books 6 and 7 will have the same "voice" and it will seem more
appropriate as more people die. Or maybe it's a fluke, reflecting
Harry's anger in OoP. Ask me what I think on this topic when HBP is
 out. :-)
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Alla:

Here is my question. Am I understanding you correctly that you are 
undecided yet whether the change in the narrative tone in OOP was 
warranted or not?

Because I am of the opinion that she did it quite deliberately.

Do you think it hurts the quality of the book or not?