Harry's arrogance (was Evil Snape)

[amiabledorsai]

No: HPFGUIDX 154299


> Ceridwen:
> What has changed is that Harry&Co no longer have a trusted adult...

AD: So you propose that Harry should spill his secrets to an 
untrusted adult, then?

What I was trying to gently point out is that it would be foolish 
for Harry to rush into telling *anyone* else his mission right now. 
He's going to have enough trouble without word of his plans 
leaking to Voldemort.

He may decide, after reflection, to bring in some others--perhaps
McGonagall, in return for access to Hogwarts, or the new leader 
of the Order of the Phoenix, to secure the Order's cooperation, but
blurting it out to McG and company immediately after Dumbledore's
death would have been dumb.  He needs to take his time, think it
through, perhaps consult with the other two people who share his
secrets, before he takes that risk

As to whether Harry has a touch of arrogance, well, I hope he does. 
He's going to need all the backbone he can get in the next few days,
as he's going to have to go against the wishes of some very strong
personalities--starting with Vernon and Petunia.

Amiable Dorsai