Harry and Betrayal in DH - some issues

[PJ]

No: HPFGUIDX 174578

> Clara - 
> 
> Why bring up the whole issue of the sword & the Goblins if all she 
was 
> going to do with that plot-line was to reinforce the idea that other 
> races are inherently untrustworthy, thereby making it OK for wizards 
> (Harry) to manipulate them? The sword wound up in its rightful place, 
> but only with bitter feelings all around. So much for "uniting the 
> magical brethren".
> 
PJ

I think the whole purpose of that plot line was to show that, while a 
nice idea, uniting the magical brethren is pretty much impossible, and 
why.

Goblins think everything they create is theirs forever but they're more 
than willing to take Wizard money for them.  This, IMO, make the 
Goblins MORE at fault since, even though they know full well that the 
Wizards feel the items are theirs to pass down thru generations once 
money changes hands, Goblins never set them straight by saying "for 
lease during your lifetime only".  They just sit and stew on 
the "thefts".

PJ