Why should Harry be expected to listen to anyone at Hogwarts?

[lupinlore]

No: HPFGUIDX 122883


--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "nkafkafi" <nkafkafi at y...> wrote:

> 
> Neri:
> Sheldon Kopp is obviously influenced by Zen and Tao ideas. Now, I
> wouldn't recommend trying to explain to a Zen master that his
> philosophy is "existential". He might hand you a mighty blow with his
> stick, and then ask you if your feeling of being wronged is not realty
>   ;-D
> 
> Neri

Ah, that explains much!  Chuckle.

Lupinlore's philosophy of dealing with Zen Masters:  If they strike
you when you ask questions, have them thrown in the slammer for
assault and advise them, "Ah, Grasshopper, this is an excellent time
to meditate on the importance of our communications skills." 

Lupinlore