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

[lupinlore]

No: HPFGUIDX 143169

Sydney wrote:
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> 
> Exactly, which is why part of the point of Harry growing up, is
> learning to question his childish judgements!



What judgements are those?  That Snape has abused him and 
sadistically tormented him for years?  That Snape in fact killed 
Dumbledore?  Those are not judgements but facts.

Is he supposed to say, "Well, Dumbledore says so and therefore it 
must be true?"  Nonsense!  That is not adult behavior, that is the 
behavior of a slave.

Is he supposed to say, "Well, Snape doesn't need to be brought to 
justice for his abusive behavior toward me, since he was on our 
side?"  Nonsense!  Snape's behavior is unforgivable and he can't be 
released from punishment for it, no matter what side he's on.

Is he supposed to say, "Snape MUST have been acting according to 
Dumbledore's plan when he killed Dumbledore before my eyes?"  
Nonsense!  If he said that he would need a long stay in St. Mungo's.


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