Childhood values v Adulthood values in Potterverse WAS: Re: Power vs. Trust

[a_svirn]

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> Alla:
> 
> On that point we just have to agree to disagree, I suppose, 
because 
> it is the case of different interpretation of the same canon. I 
don't 
> have new canon to add, I just think that being with ill friend and 
> helping him if not totally be sane during transformations, but 
make 
> it easier for him is noble. They did not set up to endanger 
> villagers, they just did not think it through, IMO.
> 
> As I said I have nothing to add to this point. :-)

a_svirn:
Of course they did set up to endanger villagers. It was an adventure 
and danger was its necessary element. They thought it was a splendid 
lark. I'd say though that it's not so much "the childhood values", 
but rather "the Gryffindor values". They were brave weren't they? 
They were chivalrous too (where Lupin was concerned). Unfortunately, 
in this instance their bravery bordered on foolhardiness, and as for 
their chivalry, well, they did not seem to think that villagers are 
entitled to it.