Secrecy (Was: Re: It's over, Snape is evil)

[pippin_999]

No: HPFGUIDX 137523

Nora:
> Isn't it about time for Harry to suck it up and get down with his
own  skills and unique abilities (Chosen One, right?) and do things on
his merits?  He has the support of his friends which should be
essential,  but too much support weakens the tension and the drama, 
as it were.
> 
> Although Rowling likes her devices, it's not a foregone conclusion
that  she will keep using them.  They seem to decrease in
effectiveness, as  well.
> 
> -Nora wants to see Harry succeed or fail for maximum heroic effect

Pippin:
What if Harry wins with assistance that only he could have won? You
know, Frodo saved by Gollum, Luke saved by Vader, that kind of thing.

Of course, not to weaken the drama, it should come when he's given
up all hope of it. Whether Harry wins alone or with help, it   should 
underline the Big Theme,  which I believe we've been told is
Tolerance. Well, right  now, it looks as  though Tolerance is a Very 
Bad Idea. Was  there any virtue in trying to  overcome hatred, or
trying to see beneath appearances? Apparently not. 

I can't believe Rowling's going to leave it there. We're being set up
for a reversal.

http://www.quick-quote-quill.org/articles/2000/1000-cbc-rogers.htm

Lauren: In all your books, the continuing theme is that people are
not what they appear to be. Sometimes they seem dangerous, and are 
good. Sometimes helpful people are bad. It looks like Harry is being 
taught to overlook first impressions and to be suspicious of 
people. Do you think that's something kids need to learn more than
other generations?


Rowling: You're right, this is a recurring theme in the books. People
are endlessly surprising. It's a very jaded person who thinks they've 
seen every possible nuance of human nature.

Sometimes I get asked 'What would be your recipe for a happier life?'
And I've always said 'A bit more tolerance from all of us.'

One way to learn tolerance is to take the time to really understand
other people's motives. Yes, you're right. Harry is often given an 
erroneous first impression of someone and he has to learn to look 
beneath the surface. When you look beneath the surface he has 
sometimes found that he is being fooled by people. And on other 
occasions he has found very nice surprises.

Pippin