Harsh Morality - Combined answers

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No: HPFGUIDX 121151


 Lupinlore:

In my view, and it is only my view, Dumbledore should not worry 
 about redeeming the Dursleys or Snape, so far as that goes I agree 
 with this line of reasoning.  But he *should* worry about 
protecting Harry (and also Neville and others).  To say he does not 
do so because he knows he can't force Snape, for instance, to be 
good is to miss the point.  He should not force good behavior for 
the sake of Snape or the Dursleys.  However, he *should* force good 
behavior for the sake of the persons bad behavior injures.  Not to 
do so is to say that the wounds the Dursleys and Snape inflict on 
Harry are not as important as the wounds Dumbledore might inflict on 
the Dursleys or Snape by forcing them to behave.  If JKR is indeed 
saying that, then once again, there are seven books that will make 
good kindling.


Alla:
 
I agree of course (it seems our thoughts are always identical on 
this issue :o))
 
Do you think the fact that after fifteen years (  they sure were not 
in a hurry :)) Order finally warned Dursleys signals at least SOME 
change?
 
 
Do you think it is possible at all that Dumbledore WILL force Snape 
to calm down a bit in HBP or all of it is wishful thinking on my 
behalf?


 Alla