Moody's death (was: Dumbledore's authority WAS: Re: Fees for Harry)

[pippin_999]

No: HPFGUIDX 179442

Alla:
> 
> I thought he was trying really hard to save the lives of his 
> soldiers, to do everything possible to make sure they survive that 
> fight. RIGHT. Instead he pretty much IMO gives them all as pigs for 
> slaughters for DE to make sure Snape is even more in favor of 
> Voldemort? As if he was not enough.
> 

Pippin:
Does it matter how many soldiers' lives are saved 
if the war is lost?

It's no different than Gandalf counselling Eomer and Aragorn
to lead their forces against the Black Gate, IMO. As Gandalf said 
himself, it was not a prudent choice and the only purpose was to give 
the Ringbearer's mission a better chance. 

Certainly no common soldiers were asked for their opinion, nor was it 
explained to them that they were being marched to certain death for the 
sake of a secret mission that was no more than a fool's hope in
the first place. So I guess Gandalf, Aragorn and Eomer by your definition 
would not be  good people either. 

Of course if you look at what real life leaders like Lincoln or FDR were
willing to sanction, they make Dumbledore look like a saint.

 We have discussed Dumbledore's decision to save Draco before,
so I will only add that although, as I said, there is no room for 
enlightened self-interest in the Potterverse, I think that applies
only to adults. A child's selfishness is innocent and his life is worthy 
of protection no matter what he does. We know now that Dumbledore
did take measures to protect the other children, so no, Malfoy was
not left to run amock. 

Alla:
> And hate Snape as I am, I sure give him credit here for saving Lupin. 
> OMG. Saving Lupin of all people.

Pippin:
Ah, but you see, if Snape had not been so high in Voldemort's favor,
he might not have been there to save Lupin. 

Pippin