Imperius Resistance and Occlumency, was Harry's anger (was Re: Draco's anger.)

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Jocelyn Grunow wrote:

> It's a pretty powerful plea Dumbledore
> makes to Harry to learn Occlumency! 

Yes, Dumbledore says please please please learn Occlumency, but he
doesn't explain exactly why it's so damn important, nor does he
explain then or anywhere in the book why Snape's lessons make him weak
and sick. It would take more than a pretty powerful plea to get me to
do something that seemed pointless was unpleasant and not only didn't
work but was actually counterproductive; I'd want some big time
explanations but Harry was just told "do it".  

And if Dumbledore had just told Harry about the prophecy, where it was
and Voldemort's desire to see the entire thing he wouldn't even need
Occlumency because he it would be obvious the dream was just a trick
to get him to the ministry. As Dumbledore himself admitted the blame
is almost entirely his fault. 

There is something else, I know Dumbledore is basically a good person
and he has genuine affection for Harry, but there may come a time when
Dumbledore's wishes and Harry's long term well being are not
identical, in fact it may have already happened.  

Eggplant