The two-way mirror - a cruel useless plot device.

[eggplant107]

No: HPFGUIDX 163689

Maria <maccanena at ...> wrote:

> There were other things he could have 
> done to notify the Order about his dream,
> like telling Snape

Harry did tell Snape, although in light of future events his first
instinct not to trust Snape may turn out to be correct.

> I think it was a bit cruel to make 
> Harry realize the mirror was there 
> despite everything else he went through. 

Yes but there is nothing wrong in a author being cruel to one of her
fictional characters if it makes a better story; and they all lived
happily ever after is a bit of a bore.  

Eggplant