Fred and George good?

[Sherry Gomes]

No: HPFGUIDX 123894

> Neri:
> 
> I believe Naama was talking about another quote, the one from 
JKR's
> website:
> 
> "Who is your favourite character?
> 
> I love: Harry, Hermione, Ron, Hagrid, Dumbledore, Ginny, Fred, 
George and Lupin. I love writing (though would not necessarily 
want to meet) Snape. My favourite new character is Luna 
Lovegood."
> 
> http://www.jkrowling.com/textonly/faq_view.cfm?id=8
> 
> Perhaps of more significance than the words love/like/favorite 
is the natural way in which JKR groups Lupin together with the 
kids, Hagridand DD, while (as SSSusan mentioned) she does 
make the distinction regarding Snape. 

Pippin:
By that reasoning, we could claim that she must love all her 
favorites because they are the epitome of goodness, since she 
put them in the same category as Dumbledore. I don't think 
many people would accept that description applied to Fred and 
George!

Pippin

Sherry now:

actually, in a strange way, I do think Fred and George are good.  They are
pranksters, sure, but that doesn't necessarily mean bad or evil.  in fact,
they have an abundance of qualities I admire.  Chief among those for me is
loyalty.  They are very loyal to their family and friends.  They aren't
concerned about their position in the world like Percy.  They are strangely
compassionate kids, too.  I mean strangely, because you wouldn't think it of
such practical jokers.  But I think they showed a truly caring side of their
natures by giving the marauder's map to Harry.  I don't think they did that
just to allow him to get into mischief.  I think they were upset about his
not being allowed to go into Hogsmeade and did something to help him.  Even
their battle with Umbridge was more than just pranks to me.  I believe they
will join the order, use their jokes to good purpose in the war, and fight
bravely when necessary.  So, yes, in an odd sort of way, I consider the
twins very good characters.  I would love to know them, or kids like them!
I agree with Harry, that the WW needs people like them, because as things
heat up, a little humor and some jokes will be precious.

Sherry