The Cabinet Plan...again (was:Re: The UV (was ESE, DDM, OFH, or Grey?)

[a_svirn]

No: HPFGUIDX 162874

> Betsy Hp:
> Because Draco doesn't actually *become* himself until he himself 
> chooses to do so.  Choice is important.  

a_svirn:
I quite agree with that. I only do not see what it has to do with 
that mysterious "spiritual" mercy. If choice is Draco's to make, all 
is needed is for him to make it. No one's mercy is required. 

> Betsy Hp:
And by taking the safety of 
> Draco's family out of the equation, Dumbledore opens the door to 
> Draco *making* the choice.  Whereas before Draco felt that he had 
> none.  

a_svirn:
Which is what I've been saying all along. The mercy Dumbledore is 
offering is of quite practical nature. He offered safety. Draco 
weighted the advantages of his offer against the advantages of his 
glorious career as a death eater. And (maybe) started to make up his 
mind.