Dumbledore the General (Status of Order members)

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No: HPFGUIDX 124295


Astrofiammante wrote in response to Alla:
> 
> If I have read your response correctly you are suggesting that a
> certain anonymity and ability to run on the wrong side of the tracks
> without being noticed should help them. Both are perfectly
> valid viewpoints, IMO, I just personally prefer the first.
> 
> This whole argument could be summarised in the question 'Does the 
end
> justify the means?' I would suggest that those who think it does
> probably find Dumbledore a poor general. Those that do not agree 
that
> it does are likely to find him a satisfactory leader
> 

There's a difference though between stooping to the DE's level and 
being willing to work somewhat on the edges of society. That DD won't 
do the former we know, and I agree with Alla and Pheonixgod that 
there are things, not terribly moral perhaps, that DD could and 
should be doing. However, DD is perfectly willing to consort with the 
edges of society, and not just Sirius, Lupin, Hagrid and others who 
are wrongfully accused, but Mundungus FLetcher, who is actively 
persuing various shady deals all throughout OoTP, some of the 
probably *for* the Order. DD, IMO, has already shown that stolen 
cauldrons, at least, are justified by the ends. It's a long way to 
murder and torture from there, but DD has taken that first step. 

OTOH, I'm not sure that the Order members status makes things easier 
for them. Lupin and Hagrid, for example, are generally considered 
dangerous and have to work under a cloud of prejudice and suspicion, 
and Sirius can't even leave the house. Their status does give them an 
immunity from blackmail or reduced standing, like Tonks and 
Kingsley, who can't do much beacuse of the possible repercussions on 
their jobs. 

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