[HPforGrownups] Humanity, Kant, Caricatures, and Draco (was Re: Real child abuse)

[Marg McKay-Lowndes]

No: HPFGUIDX 146354

 

Magda:
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> And FWIW, "pureblood wizardry" isn't in and of itself evil.

[MML] here:
IMO belief in the superiority of pureblood wizards and witches over others
is evil, in much the same way that the Nazis believed in the superiority of
the Aryan race over the others, notably Jews. These beliefs had evil
repercussions. 
 
I know we are talking about the books here, but did anyone else find it
interesting that Ralph Fiennes played both Amon Goeth in Schindler's List,
as well as Voldemort in GoF.
 
But I digress. THe point that Geoff made about sinnners repenting is
interesting. I think this is what Dumbledore is trying to get Malfoy to do
on top of the tower. Dumbledore, unlike Harry, is able to forgive and have
compassion for those who have gone over to the dark side. This reminds me of
Jesus being able to forgive even those who crucified him, compared with the
disciples who found it difficult to do so. I believe that only when Harry
develops Dumbledore's ability to love his enemies, will he really win out
over the force of evil. So far, the angry Harry is bent on revenge. He's got
to get over that.
 
Cheers
MML who is new at this so please forgive any vagueness.