Further Notes on Literary Uses of Magic and Anti-Globalization in Harry Potter

[pippin_999]

No: HPFGUIDX 168143

Dan:
 
> Magic in Rowling provides the potential for the author to talk in an
> exceedingly partisan manner about the banality of denial, the
> inadequacy of normal, static institutions to deal with abuse of the
> system itself, and the need for more than just vigilance, the need for
> direct, uncompromising action.
> 

Pippin:
However, when the DA attempts to move beyond defense and take
direct action, it fails spectacularly, and we are told that the mission
was not only a failure but should never have been undertaken at all.
"you should never have believed for an instant that there was any
need for you to go to the Department of Mysteries tonight."

If you want a clue to Rowling's politics, I suggest looking at the names
of the Order members, many of which are associated with the Fabian
Society.  The Fabians were indeed leftist, promoting radical social
change, but believed that meaningful  change could come about 
only gradually and by peaceful means.

Pippin