Some more OOTP Questions

[apollovibes]

No: HPFGUIDX 126470



 
Tyler:
I think it was to make him feel guilty,  plus I think
it'll pop up in either book 6 or 7, or both.  It could
become a handy plot device.


apollo:

Not sure if it was truly intended to make Harry feel guilty just to
feel guilty. But with that guilt he's realizing (albeit slowly) a 
need to think plans and actions through and to pay attention to what
he's offered regardless of arrogance (recalling his thoughts on the
gift) to become the competent wizard (or leader perhaps) that he needs
to be. So maybe it's a catalyst (and maybe a plot device as RJ said)
for Harry and his growth.

Everything Harry's done has been "right" - sort of - with some
major stumbles along the way. He saved the Philosopher's Stone, Ginny
and Sirius. Then he came back alive from the graveyard.... Even though
Cedric was murdered Harry never really thought they were in danger - a
bit odd circumstance maybe. Harry wasn't or shouldn't be held at fault
and he should not feel that way.  He made a noble decision to share
the trophy with Cedric, no one (obviously not even Dumbledore) would
ever think that would lead to Cedric's demise.

However when Harry knows someone is in danger or has reason to believe
someone is, he's intuitive (to a certain point) and intent on helping
- good qualities for a start, but again, lack of thought and plan are
holding him back from being a true leader.  He had options, but
wouldn't look past his arrogance to see them.  I'll go as  far to say
he was blinded by it (as pointed out by Snape): forgetting about Snape
being in the Order and easily gone to the dungeons for help - would
risk much less trouble for him or his friends - minus snide or rude
remarks from Snape of course.

Adam / apollo