Choice of James as Head Boy (was Re: James, a paragon of virtue?)

[finwitch]

No: HPFGUIDX 123739


--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Tammy" <elsyee_h at y...> wrote:
> 
> However, I think that Dumbledore is extremely biased towards the
> Gryffindors. This arguement has been made before on this group, so 
I
> don't think it needs to be made again. He's not a saint, he's 
simply a
> wizard - complete with flaws and unconcious bias.

Finwitch:

Well, if Dumbledore values bravery (as his awards in points show 
that he does - look how Harry got a 60 for pure nerve and courage; 
50 to Hermione for 'cool logic in a hot situation'; 50 for Ron 
considering the 'best chess game' -- the game including a self-
sacrifice; Neville 10 for the courage of standing up to his friends)

 and Chivalry (help the weak/manners?) well - those values DO happen 
to be what gets you sorted into Gryffindor!

However, I see Dumbledore appreciating loyalty and kindness as well. 
These are Hufflepuff values.

What comes to Ravenclaw, well-- I don't know how much Albus 
appreciates their values, but I'd guess that not-entirely-sure-if-he-
can-read Aberforth certainly doesn't.

Slytherin well... ambition? Resourcefulness? certain disregard for 
rules? ready to do ANYTHING for your goal? Don't see Albus 
Dumbledore (or Aberforth) appreciating these values at all.

So I'd say AD isn't biased per se - it's just that his values happen 
to agree with Gryffindor and Hufflepuff. Don't forget that the 
Sorting Hat considers your *VALUES* when it decides which house 
you'll be put. (And the author happens to value bravery, so there. 
Gryff good.)

Finwitch