Minerva McGonagall Was: Re: HP Conventional Wisdom Watch II

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Phoenixgod 2000:

I like McG but I do agree that her stock fell a little in OOTP. To 
me, she reminded me a little of one of the really strict nuns I had 
when I went to Catholic school. A good, moral person and a good 
teacher when it came to academics, but someone who just didn't 
possess the flexibility needed to adapt to a changing hogwarts.  The 
only times she ever really stands up for Harry to anyone is when she 
can do it within the bounds of her own authority. She never really 
steps away from being a school master so when Harry needed someone 
outside of those bounds she was totally unable to step up.

Alla: 
True, I suppose , but woudn't you agree that these were always 
limitations on her character to act within the bounds of her 
authority? I think she indeed acted very true to her character and 
in fact tried to make the best out of it. I am not saying that she 
MADE the best out of it, I am just saying that she tried.

Phoenixgod:
Before OOTP, DD had that ability, which was the reason why I liked 
him. He could see the wide gulf between what was right and what was 
the rules. 

Alla:

Oh, do not get me started. :--)


> phoenixogd2000.
> 
> PS--how is legends coming Alla? Liking it?

Alla:

I am SO grateful to you for recommending those books. I am almost 
done - halfway through the last part and  don't want to read about 
Raistlin's end. 
In "Raistlin v Snape" I definitely, definitely vote for Raist. 

Thank you.

Alla.