Apologies and responsibility

[Kris]

No: HPFGUIDX 139209


> Amiable Dorsai:
> Let me say that I agree with what I think is one of your main points:
>  that it would be a good thing for Harry if he could learn to be a
> bigger man, regardless of Snape's reaction.  


This "learn to be a bigger man" really made an impression on me. And
immediately made me think of the ENORMOUS role model Dumbledore is to
Harry.  While reading HBP I couldn't help but to giggle at some of the
actions of Dumbledore remaining cool and collected around very rude
people.  Perhaps another small lesson pointed towards Harry?

HBP: All are quotes by Dumbledore...

 pg 46 "-yet, sadly, accidental rudeness occurs alarmingly often," 
"Best to say nothing at all, my dear man."

pg 51 "But it would have been manners to drink it, you know."

pg 593 "Jokes? No, no, these are manners,"

As well as several other scenes... first meeting Tom Riddle and
insisting that he return all of the object he had stolen from other
orphans; reminding Harry that the Weasleys have made great sacrifices
in order to have heightened security while Harry visits.  

Little lessons to show it costs nothing to take the high road?

Just a thought!- Kris