In Defense of DD (was Re: DD's dilemma)

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No: HPFGUIDX 126603


Lupinlore wrote:
<SNIP>
 And absence evidence of such
sorrow, and a much better explanation of his decisions, then I and
others simply don't see him the way JKR wishes us to. <snip>
 
Carol responds:
Forgive me, Lupinlore, but I really wish you wouldn't assume that 
your views coincide with those of the group or even most of its 
members. We really can't know what others think, can we? You're 
opinions and you're entitled to them, but please treat them as just 
that--your opinions.


Alla:

I thought Lupinlore meant  by "others" those who agree with him, but 
that's just me. Sigh... and I thought that I am being ridiculous 
sometimes when I put "just my opinion" in every post of mine, I 
guess not. 

Isn't it just a formality after all? Isn't all that we post here is 
our opinions, not facts, unless supported by scientific proof, of 
course? 

Carol: 
That aside, can you show me any evidence that Harry has suffered
long-term damage from being left with the Dursleys, or from any other
decisions of Dumbledore's? 


Alla:

I am in no mood right now to cite every quote of Harry's life with 
Dursleys, I did that several times,  so I will just say that - I 
believe that Dumbledore is at least indirectly  and at last 
partially responsible for Sirius' death ( by keeping him confined, 
etc, etc.)

So, as result of Dumbledore's actions, Harry lost his Godfather. 
Whether you believe that Sirius was a good Godfather, or not, Harry 
loved him and he now lost a loved one.

Here you go - long-term damage as result of Dumbledore's actions, 
since I believe that no matter what losing a loved one is not a good 
thing.


Carol:
<SNIP>
 I'm at a loss as to what you
> want Dumbledore to apologize *for,* and I'm quite sure that Harry
> would be astounded if he did any such thing.

Alla:

I am sure about the opposite - that Harry needs to hear such apology 
very badly, but that is of course just my opinion.

 
Carol, who is a bit disconcerted by this new format and hopes that 
the List Elves can do something about the jumbled mess on the home 
page as it appears in Netscape 7.2


JMO,
Alla, who is not used to new format yet either.