The OOTP Gripe List, v. 5,432

[bbkkyy55]

No: HPFGUIDX 126095


I absolutely love OOTP and respectfully disagree with Lupinlore's list 
of "gripes" in post no. 126081.  Sorry. :(

>1. Dumbledore.

I haven't noticed anyone remembering that one of the reason's DD gave 
for his actions, was his belief that VV would be spying on him 
through Harry.   While I hated the way he abandoned Harry, I can sort 
of understand his actions when this is kept in mind.  Besides, this 
method helps us as readers realize that DD is not perfect and that he 
must eventually step back and allow Harry to do his stuff.

>2. Harry.

The main reason Harry set the mirror aside and immediately put it out 
of his mind was he didn't want to complain to Sirius and get Sirius 
upset to the point he would do something dangerous.  Harry was trying 
to protect Sirius and decided immediately he wouldn't use the mirror 
no matter how badly he (Harry) needed help.  So he just forgot about 
it.

>3. Ron

I think Ron was made prefect as an honor to Harry.  If DD didn't want 
to put more burdens on Harry, the next best thing would be to give 
the honor to Harry's best friend.  I think Ron has earned the Prefect 
badge more than any of the other Gryffindors. 

>4. Ginny

I think the image of Ginny that was distorted was our original 
image.  I think Ginny was always this way, but in the beginning she 
was so shy because she was smitten by Harry.  Growing up in a house 
full of older brothers, you would have to have some back bone or 
else.  And believe me, young ladies can act incredibly stupid when 
they are smitten.

>5.  Hermione

I don't know, she is obnoxious.  But her part is essential.  I guess 
we'll have to wait and see.


Just my view.  OOTP was my very favorite so far.  I loved Harry's 
moods and felt so for him.  I hated DD at first, but now my opinion 
has been softening, only he better take Harry under his wing in HBP 
or I don't know if I will be able to forgive him.

Bonnie.