Sirius revisited. Character discussions

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No: HPFGUIDX 104195

Nora:
 
> > You know, I'm completely and utterly away from my books right 
now, so 
> > I could be COMPLETELY remembering wrong, but isn't there a 
comment 
> > somewhere in PoA, I think, about Sirius and James being at the 
top of 
> > their class?  My lack-of-sleep-addled mind wants to say it's 
> > McGonagall. 

 
> Kneasy:
> Yes, she does. Naturally I discount this (would you expect anything 
else?)


Alla:

Actually, Kneasy I do expect something else from you. Of course, it 
does not mean that you have to do it. It is just my take on the debate


McGonagall's statement is a canon support to the argument of Sirius 
being smart. I, quite frankly expect you to acknowledge it, because I 
don't remember anything in canon, supporting the argument that 
McGonagall would call a student smart, if he /she was not.


For example, as you know , I despise Snape's teaching methods with 
passion. :o)

But, when confronted with the canon support that Snape's class is 
academically advanced (statement from Umbridge), I acknowledge that 
this is a  good evidence in support of the argument that academically 
Snape is a good teacher. Does not mean that I am buying this argument 
completely (still waiting for the resuits of the OWLS), but it is a  
good support to it.


When the other side's arguments are just dismissed with a shrug, I 
feel exactly like Lisa does. What is the point then?

You will always defend Snape, I will always defend Harry and Sirius 
and we will not change each other's minds of course, but it is kind 
of gracious, I THINK to acknowledge if either side comes with the 
good argument in support of their position.

Alla