Sportsmanship in Harry Potter

[a_svirn]

No: HPFGUIDX 151725

> > bboyminn:
> 
> > This is not a test of getting a ball into a goal, it is a test of
> > courage, daring, cunning, and resourcefullness; and I might even
> > venture to say priorities. If Harry had not had moral fiber, he 
would
> > have taken Ron and left the others to rot, and consequently would 
have
> > been the first one back. But he stayed, determined to make sure all
> > were rescued, and when all were not rescued, he rescued the 
remaining
> > hostages himself.
> 
> Magpie:
> No, it is a test of getting a ball through a hoop, only with more 
dangerous 
> obstacles and needing more resourcefulness.  

a_svirn:
And let us not forget that where cunning and resourcefulness are 
concerned Harry failed spectacularly. He never solved anything by 
himself; he only made it through the tasks because Crouch made sure 
that he would. Actually, even his daring in this instance is 
questionable – since he was compelled to participate by the 
unbreakable magical contract. No wonder he didn't want the prize 
money. It was unfairly gained and *indeed* should have been Cedric's.