The Overarching message (of the HP books)

[sigurd at eclipse.net]

No: HPFGUIDX 191598

Dear James

James:
I learned from the seven books that if you are evil and do one almost decent thing (to save your own ass), that all is forgiven and nobody cares about your body art.
I learned that the appearance of wisdom and caring is more important than any actual wisdom or caring.
I learned that hook-nosed, greasy-haired gits who abuse children will be seen as the sexual fantasy of many women.
I learned that wizards are superior to normals and genocide is quickly forgiven if you have money.

Otto:
Don't hold back James, tell us how you really feel.

That's a bit extreme. I can't go that far, though I think my opinion on certain things with regard to accepting and doing evil is well documented.

I think there are a lot of positive images. The Weasley parents, McGonagall and some of the teachers. But this leads us back to some of my original posts on the disadvantageous effects of "The House System".

But I see a lot more positive in the book than you do.

Otto