Dirty Harry / 'Good' Harry (WAS: The intended murder of Pettigrew and

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No: HPFGUIDX 116696


Kelsey: 
> > Let me clarify my definition of a goody-two-shoes or 'good' in 
> > general (which may be different from someone else’s 
> > definition). 'Good' means that he’s pure of heart, on the side 
> > of good (i.e. opposed to evil), has the best of intentions for 
> > the greater good, or he’s for good morals and what’s right. 
 
Geoff:
> I think your definition is where the problem lies. I don't know 
> whether you are a contributor from the US but, in UK terms, "goody 
> two shoes" is normally used as a derogatory term of description. It 
> is someone who is too "squeaky clean", too "nice" to be true, if 
> you get my drift.
> 
> If I was told I was a "goody two shoes", I think I would be quite 
> irritated and annoyed.


SSSusan:
Same reaction I had as well, Geoff.  "Goody two-shoes" is a 
derogatory term in the U.S. as well.  If anyone would have had that 
particular label applied to them, it would have been Hermione or 
Percy--someone who's inclined to abide by rules just for rules' sake, 
NOT someone who's got a good heart and always seeks the altruistic 
action, for instance.

Siriusly Snapey Susan