[HPforGrownups] Re: Ron as Prefect (was: Chapter Discussion...)

[Shaun Hately]

No: HPFGUIDX 88614

On 13 Jan 2004 at 20:39, drjuliehoward wrote:

> Regarding Harry becoming Head Boy, remember why DD stated he did not 
> make Harry prefect: basically, DD knew Harry had too much on him 
> already.  (I am at work and do not have my book in front of me, so I 
> cannot quote.)  With this same reasoning, knowing the "war" is 
> coming, wouldn't DD think Harry would have even MORE on his 
> shoulders in his 7th year, presuming that is when the showdown will 
> take place?  If he could not perform duties as Prefect over one 
> House, how could he perform duties as Head Boy over the whole 
> school?  

Because the duties may be quite different - Prefects at Hogwarts 
seem to be primarily concerned with maintaining order.

The duties of the Head Boy and Head Girl may be subtly different - 
not just to maintain order but to actively lead and inspire the 
other students.

The fact that the War is Coming, may make that type of role much 
more important - and that type of role could be taken on by Harry 
as *part* of his responsibilities to the 'War Effort' - rather than 
in addition to them.

I wouldn't be surprised to see Ron as Head Boy - but I don't think 
Harry can be written off just by the pressure of work argument.


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