The Message of DH - Moral Superiority

[Bruce Alan Wilson]

No: HPFGUIDX 174694

Steve/bboymin:
"In the past in discussions of the various House traits,
relative to this statement and to courage in Gryffindor, 
I have frequently asked, where were the other 
Gryffindors when Harry/Ron/Hermione were off on their
adventures? The answer is, safe and toasty warm, tucked
into their beds.

The /other/ Gryffindors were being the nice obedient 
moral kids that mothers can be proud of. They weren't
breaking the rules, they weren't causing trouble, they
weren't putting themselves at risk. Oh yes indeed, 
very nice obedient boys and girls...indeed. I'm sure
Pastor Dave would be very proud. I'm sure their mothers
would be proud. But when the castle was overrun by
Death Eaters, do you think parents and Pastor Dave
were more proud of the ones who fled, or the ones
who stayed to fight? ...the ones toasty warm in their
beds or the ones bleeding on the battlefield?"

Did you read Neville's description of life at Hogwarts while Harry, Ron &
Hermione were out on their Horcrux hunt?  I wouldn't call that 'safely tucked
into their beds.'  

Bruce Alan Wilson

"The bicycle is the most civilized conveyance known to man.  Other forms of
transport grow daily more nightmarish.  Only the bicycle remains pure in
heart."--Iris Murdoch



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