[HPforGrownups] Renouncing parentage (was: Draco and Slytherin House)

[Bev & Gary]

No: HPFGUIDX 121364

Hello.  I don't post often and this will be short, but I've been following a bit about Draco and the fact that it seems Slytherin House is for mostly pure-bloods and some half-bloods and whether or not a Muggle-born could be included.

I think it all comes down to whether or not the person who is half-blood or Muggle-born would be able to renounce his/her parentage.  Since Tom Riddle was a half-blood and was in Slytherin House and Harry is a half-blood but doesn't want to be in Slytherin, the main difference is how they feel about their Muggle parentage.  Tom Riddle hated his father and Harry loves his mother deeply.

I don't see any half-blood being allowed or wanting to join Slytherin if they feel very loving towards the Muggle parent.  Similarly, if a Muggle-born was given the option of being in Slytherin, then they would have to squash any loving feelings towards their parents in order to be accepted.  A Muggle-born child who was severely abused or very ashamed and wishing to distance him/herself from their parents would fit in well with Slytherin, IMO.

Beverly (who hopes she will be able to keep up with the conversation)

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