Malum in prohibendum vs. Malum in se, was Re: Harry using Crucio.

[Ceridwen]

No: HPFGUIDX 174498

Bruce:
> Did you read the same book I did? Harry chose to be in Griffindor.  
The hat tried to put him in Slytherin.

Ceridwen:
Apparently, we're reading different books.  My copy of PS/SS says:

"Hmm,"  said a small voice in his ear.  "Difficult.  Very difficult.  
Plenty of courage, I see.  Not a bad mind either.  There's talent, oh 
my goodness, yes -- and a nice thirst to prove yourself, now that's 
interesting... So, where shall I put you?"

Harry gripped the edge of the stool and thought, *Not Slytherin, not 
Slytherin*.

"Not Slytherin, eh?"  said the small voice.  "Are you sure?  You 
could be great, you know, it's all here in your head, and Slytherin 
will help you on the way to greatness, no doubt about that -- no?  
Well, if you're sure -- better be GRYFFINDOR!"
~SS, Scholastic paperback, pg. 121

The Sorting Hat doesn't mention Slytherin first, Harry does.  The hat 
affirms that Harry doesn't want to go to Slytherin, so puts him in 
Gryffindor.

Ceridwen.