Harry & Seamus.

[delwynmarch]

No: HPFGUIDX 115950


Finwitch wrote :
"Actually, it's rather: do you believe that Voldemort's back&killed 
Diggory or that Harry's a liar&killed Diggory?"

Del replies :
But Finwitch, that is *precisely* the point ! Given the circumstances,
the second option is MUCH MORE believable than the first one !

LV is supposedly dead, he hasn't been seen anywhere around Cedric, and
he had no reason to kill him.

Harry, OTOH, has already been suspected of attacking a student, he's
pubicly (well, I still wonder about that) disappeared along with
Cedric, and he had a motive to kill him (competition).

That's why I keep saying that people like Mrs Finnigan have every good
reason to be fearful of Harry and to suspect him. And even kids like
Seamus, who know better, have nothing more than their *liking* of
Harry and the word of their Headmaster to convince themselves that
Harry isn't the bad guy. After all, school kids killing schoolmates,
that DOES happen (Tom Riddle...).

Finwitch wrote :
" Further, that Harry's required to 'prove his innosence' by giving
out the details is, in itself, against basic human rights. Sure, it
makes  it easier for people to believe him, but..."

Del replies :
Innocent until proven guilty, huh ?
Only problem : no trial was held over Cedric's death. So technically,
*everyone* is innocent, *including LV* ! If you choose to stick to
that high principle, then you can no more condemn LV than Harry.

Del