Views of Hermione (was:Re: witches of the world (was: Lavender vs Hermione)

[amiabledorsai]

No: HPFGUIDX 160419


> Betsy Hp:
> But I do think it's bad to suggest that because Hermione was the one 
> to come up with the plan, and that because she had a "good reason" 
> for it, suddenly stealing, assult and invasion becomes a *good* 
> thing.  It makes me think of that saying: "Take what you want, but 
> pay for it."  Hermione should have recognized that she was doing 
> something wrong there.  She might see it as worth it, but she should 
> recognize her own culpability.

Amiable Dorsai:
Why do you believe that she does not?
 
> > >>Amiable Dorsai:
> > but Marietta's betrayal of 20-odd students--including her best     
> > friend—to a torturer is really no big deal?
> 
> Betsy Hp:
> Not at all.  This isn't about Marietta or Marietta's actions.  It's 
> about Hermione and Hermione's actions.  Hermione felt there were 
> circumstances that gave her authority to disfigure (possibly 
> permanently) a peer.  And she has shown no signs of either regret or 
> misgiving.
> 
> Marietta was wrong.  Hermione was horrifying.

Amiable Dorsai:
Ah, yes I see; you're right, of course, an embarrassing facial blemish
is so much worse than a snapped wand, expulsion from school and
blighted career prospects (times 28, including her best friend), plus
probable Azkaban time for Harry, and perhaps for Hermione herself as a
co-conspirator.

I'm glad you put it in perspective for me like that.

Amiable Dorsai