Mental Discipline in the WW

[Tonks]

No: HPFGUIDX 130272

We have debated all sides of the Occlumency situation.  Whoever we 
blame for the failure of Harry to learn Occlumency, I think that we can 
all agree that Occlumency is important skill to have when battling the 
Dark Lord.  I think that that is the main thing that JKR wants us to 
remember.  Closing your mind, controlling your emotions to battle the 
forces of darkness within yourself and within the world is an important 
skill to have.  So even though we are all left to debate long into the 
night the ramifications of poor teaching skills, poor communication, 
lack of motivation, etc. etc., the one thing that we are all left with 
is the undisputed knowledge that Occlumency is an important skill for a 
young wizard like Harry to learn.  Since these are children's books and 
the kids identify with Harry and his struggles, I think that JKR has 
taught her lesson well.  We have all *gotten it*, even if Harry didn't.

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