What was Harry's role in Slughorn's house? WAS: Re: CHAPDISC: HBP4,

[ornadv]

No: HPFGUIDX 143469

>Miles:

>-	pro: Slughorn is absolutely qualified for the job. He has 
>been a teacher
>for decades, he used to be Head of House for a long time - and he is
>Slytherin. I'm quite sure, that the Ministry is full of Slytherins, 
>and full
>of members of Slughorn's network
>- con: Slughorn likes to be in the background, not in the limelight.
>- con: Slughorn is too old and will retire after DD is dead
>- con: any ideas?

>Miles, who should have been more cautious in pointing at others to 
be


Orna:
I like this prophecy very much. For all the pros, you have said, and 
I would like to add another – Slytherin is the "evil" house in the 
books so far. And according to the sorting hat, all houses must 
unite. So Slughorn is a good candidate for being the one helping 
Slytherin to be ambitious, but not altogether evil. His being 
headmaster would allow Slytherin to quench his thirst of power, 
while promoting unity.
And Slughorn likes to be in the background, but that's his 
opportunity to "grow up". But it means, he has to admit himself 
being now on the order's side, which I still fear, he may be afraid 
of doing. But perhaps, Snape's betrayal has shocked him enough? 
Altogether, I like your theory – but it means Slughorn has to 
overcome many characteristics- his fear, his sluggishness, his love 
of comfort. The more I speak of it, the more I see him retire


Orna