"Some won't like it"

[B.G.]

No: HPFGUIDX 129803

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "lupinlore" <bob.oliver at c...> 
wrote:
> > 
> I wonder if that is what she means at all.  Mastering one's feelings 
> doesn't necessarily mean having a good attitude (look at Snape, 
who's 
> supposedly a master Occlumens).  Nor does she say that Harry will 
> accomplish that goal quickly and easily.  I suspect that JKR was 
taken 
> aback by the deep dislike many fans expressed toward Angry!Harry in 
> OOTP.  Indeed, it is the main complaint one reads on fan sites about 
> OOTP.  This may (and I am completely speculating here) be her 
> acknowledgment that HBP!Harry will still not be to many fans liking.
> 
> Lupinlore

BG writes:
I for one do not understand why so many are surprised at Harry acting 
like a teenage boy - HE IS ONE.  His character would not be believable 
any other way either by teens or by adults.  Teen readers identify 
with him and his feelings.  That is what I like about the books - 
young readers realize even Harry Potter has feelings of doubt about 
himself, argues with his friends, feels helpless - life out of his 
hands, and deals with friends turning on him.  All the things teen 
boys and girls deal with and things we adults remember going through.  

As a teacher I use Harry as an example of someone who "weathers his 
storms" by facing them and working through them eventually.  I tell 
them he need not do so without complaining, feeling sorry for himself 
or being disappointed by adults and friends.  The books help them open 
up sometimes and talk about their feelings about growing up since they 
no longer feel alone.

I hope she keeps the angry, questioning, moody yet - loyal and kind 
Harry.  He is afterall only 16 in this next book.  14 - 17 were my 
kids most explosive years.  According to JKR Harry has much more 
hardships and challenges in store for him so things are not going to 
ease up on him.  He will have moments of greatness for sure but still 
is just a 16 year old boy trying his best to do the right thing when 
the easy is well, easier.