[HPforGrownups] Re: looong - musings on Dumbledore - Even Longer

[Lynda Cordova]

No: HPFGUIDX 158633

James Lyon:

Can ANYONE think of ANY ACTION that DD has taken meddling in Harry's life
that was actually of any net benefit to Harry?

James Lyon

Lynda:

Well, despite what you claim, somehow, Harry did get the knowledge and
training he needed (strangely enough although it was indirectly from
Dumbledore who allowed Harry and his friends the freedom to roam) and most
significantly, Harry is still alive after--
                                                   Nearly being killed as a
baby
                                                   Nearly being killed
throughout his days at Hogwarts, from perils that he did finally manage to
escape, through a combination of training, knowledge, wits and
sheer bravado, also given to him due to freedoms offered him by Dumbledore
who chooses not to slam down the mallet at every infraction a student
commits.

And not only is Harry alive, but he is strangely well-equipped for the final
task ahead of him.  Sometimes its a bad thing to have everything spoon fed
to a person.  Much better to be able to use your brain to figure things out,
given a little piece of the puzzle.

Lynda


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