Does JKR sees ambition as a flaw?

[dumbledore11214]

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In light of recent discussion about Slytherin house, I'd like to know 
the answer to this question. 


Now, I think we've established that JKR does not like Slyhterin house 
much. Frankly, me neither. For the obvious reason that she did not 
present any decent characters from this House.(Snape is a  special 
case, because I've been thinking for a long time that he may turn out 
to be a Gryffindor).

Again, I really dislike, even hate the pureblood bigotry, which is 
the heart of the Slytherin beliefs, at least as perceived by many. I 
also cannot make myself to like abstract, non-fleshed out characters, 
even if some of them saluted Cedric and Harry.


But, I really, really want to care about Slytherins. If JKR indeed 
wants to convey a message that every year one quarter of Hogwarts 
first years are marked by Sorting Hat as potential Death Eaters, I 
find it silly.


So, I finally come to my question. Putting the "purebloods are better 
than muggle-borns" drivel aside, Slytherins are still supposed to be 
ambitious. I read on the other list I belong to the speculation that 
JKR considers the ambition to be a greatest flaw in person.

Could someone give me any ideas why. I alsor ead somewhere, maybe 
even on this lists that for many Brits ambition is not considered to 
be a virtue. Is it true?


Alla