Traitors, friends, loyalty and betrayal (was Evil Hermione) long

[cubfanbudwoman]

No: HPFGUIDX 155172

Nikkalmati:  
> > Some acts are inherently evil and cannot be done in the pursuit 
> > of good.  However, treachery has to be evaluated in its context. 
 
Carol:
> Possibly "treachery," which IMO has entirely negative 
> connotations, is the wrong word here. I would go with "betrayal," 
> I think. But even that seems like the wrong word for what Dobby or 
> Snape or Regulus Black does, since their actions (assuming DDM!
> Snape) involve seeing the light and serving the side of good "at 
> great personal risk." 


SSSusan:
Might I suggest the word "disloyal"?  Would that avoid some of the 
negativity that seems to be packed into the words "treachery" 
and "betrayal"?  Dobby was certainly disloyal to the Malfoys, but he 
was helping the side of good, as you note.  Same thing with Snape (I 
believe) & Regulus.  It strikes me as more of a mere descriptor 
word, with less strong connotation.  (Or is that just me?)

Siriusly Snapey Susan