[HPforGrownups] 2 Maddening Questions

[IAmLordCassandra at aol.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 91199

Insane Sen: 

> Ok... These two questions have really really bugged me constantly. 
> 
> #1- In SS, *why* did Hermione lie to McGonagall and say she read 
> about the trolls and thought she could take them on? What was wrong 
> with telling her the truth? "Professor, I was upset today and hid out 
> in the bathrooms. I didn't know about the trolls so Harry and Ron 
> came to find me and make sure I was safe. Turns out I wasn't." I 
> don't think McGonagall would've gotten too upset over that. It's not 
> like a matter of covering for Ron &Harry because technically the 
> only thing they did wrong was hurt Hermione's feelings that day.  

Cassie (me): 

This has bugged me a bit too.  I think it was a matter of not wanting the 
teachers in on their personal live.  I imagine Hermione didn't feel comfortable 
enough to tell them she was upset.  She was saving her own face as well as 
Harry and Ron.   

Though, even if she didn't want to tell the truth I can think of a better lie 
that would not have lost them any house points.   "I had to use the 
bathroom."  and that's not entirely a lie.  She just leaves out the reason she had to 
go to the bathroom.   

> 
> #2- WHY WHY WHY didn't Harry say anything about that digusting, 
> revolting, macabre quill of Professor Toads and the detentions? Why 
> didn't he go see McGonagall or ANYONE? I understand the fact that he 
> wanted to tough it out and not give Professor Toad the satisfaction 
> of knowing he told someone, but COME ON. There's certain times when 
> you've got to draw the line instead of being a stubborn prat!   

Cassie (me): 

I'm going to find a fabulous quote about pride one day and wish I had known 
it for this post. You just watch.  Since we can only look so far into the minds 
of the characters I can only speculate *why*.  Though it brings up an 
interesting thought:  Harry never turns to an adult for help.  Except for Sirius, of 
course.  Perhaps he constantly wants to prove himself--even to himself.  
Maybe, even though he hates all this fame and attention he at least wants their to 
be a good reason besides a stupid scar for getting it.  He's not about to show 
Umbridge weakness. 

> 
> If anyone has any input on this, PLEASE tell me! These 2 things drive 
> me insane.



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