Harsh Morality - Combined answers

[dumbledore11214]

No: HPFGUIDX 121069


> Alla wrote:
"Nevertheless, does it really MATTER if she believes in grey areas or
not? IMHO, she surely shows those grey areas in the books.
Therefore I am not sure that we are missing the heart of her
morality, when we discuss grey areas of characters' behaviour.
Regardless of author's intention they are were, IMO."
 
Del replies:
I agree. But then the problem becomes separating our personal
judgement from that implied by the books, which is not only a
difficult thing to do, but also something many readers might not be
inclined to do (as it is their right, I'm not saying this as a 
criticism).


Alla:

Why is it a problem? As Nora said - what we want to be in the text 
and what is in there indeed or what we think is in there, while 
series are not finished, are several different things.

I may not WANT something to happen, but if story logically leads to 
it, I can figure it out as I think anybody can.(If JKR allows us to 
see it, of course) Don't you agree?


Again for the record I think that Lupinlore is right, although I do 
hope that someone will change my POV on this one.


Alla