Harry's "arrogance" (Was: Evil Snape)

[potioncat]

No: HPFGUIDX 154371

 
> Carol,
>noting that pointing out flaws in the hero of the novel does
> not mean that we don't love him, any more than a father who reprimands
> his son for lying or smoking or swearing doesn't love him (contrast
> Dumbledore and Vernon Dursley as father figures)


Potioncat:
Well, what they both have in common is a reluctance to impose 
discipline when someone is out of bounds. But of course, DD is equally 
reluctant with everyone, while Vernon only witholds discipline from 
Dudders.