Fudge and Harry as Gryffindor's heir

[Brenda M.]

No: HPFGUIDX 108145

>>> Kneasy wrote:
> ... the supposed traits mean nothing taken in isolation.
> 
> What's the point of being brave if you don't also exercise 
judgement? [snip]
>
> There's nothing particularly reprehensible about being ambitious 
or cunning; it all depends on how you use those attributes and what 
your aims are. [snip] <<<


Bren now:

I agree with you, I don't think the house distinction is all that 
clear-cut.  Some of the students appear to be more directed to one 
trait, some other displaying very dualistic nature, whereas others 
possess different traits equally.

I can visualize it as a pyramid -- each vertex of the base 
represents each house and the emphasized values, but as you move 
higher up the distinction becomes unclear.  Harry/Hermione/Ginny 
certainly possess wide range of different house traits.  A well-
balanced powerful wizard will stand at the top of pyramid, the 
midpoint of all 4 houses -- Dumbledore will be perfect example for 
this, with his mischievous eye-twinkling and all.


Brenda