who is the hero? was DD and the rat (was:Re: Minerva McGonagall-/Dumbledore)

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>>> Alla:
> 
> 
> Here is what I think. I agree with Nora and Potiocat that books 
are 
> primarily about kids. I am also willing to place  a bet that 
> Dumbledore incorrectly interpreted prophecy and Harry'solution 
will  be something DD was not able to predict it.  Boy, oh boy, how 
much  I wish that the old fool will survive only to read about 
surprised  expression on his face.

Potioncat:
Me too! Me too! Except I don't think DD is an old fool or a 
puppetmaster, just a wise old wizard doing the best he can.


>>>Alla: 
> I partially agree with Kneasy. I will be dissapointed a bit, if 
the  adults completely dissappear and I do care a lot about some of 
them,  BUT they are already downgraded to suporting functions, I 
think. 

Potioncat:
Me too again.  It is Harry's story, and Harry is the Hero.  It will 
be Harry, not Snape or Lupin or (your favorite adult here) who saves 
the day.  But the adults in this story are strong characters.  
Without them, or with TV-style buffoons instead, this would be a 
weak fiction marketed to kids. One I'd read to my youngest, but not 
enjoy myself. (I also think it's very smart that the medium that 
must not be named chose strong adult actors for what are fairly 
small parts.)

But, there is little chance that JKR will really tell me all I want 
to know about these characters.  I want it all and then some.  


>>>Alla: 
> I am not as dissapointed as other people, who care more about the 
> characters other than Harry, because as long as Harry is front and 
> center I am very happy.

Potioncat:
I think whatever JKR does, it will work. It has so far.