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[ladyhadhafang.livejournal.com]

Am I the only one a little bothered by Dumbledore? Not only with the fact he could end up in the Guinness Book Of World Records for "Most Incompetent Headmaster of All Time" (though I'm sure there's worse. :P), but also because...he just bugs me. I know JKR was trying to write him as the "flawed Yoda", so to speak (and to be fair, he's nowhere near Yoda. XD), but it's also how...preachy he gets. Towards Fudge, for example. You know, in Goblet of Fire, with, "You place too much importance on purity of blood, yadda yadda et cetera et cetera" -- which considering how he treated Tom Riddle and the Slytherins is...slightly hypocritical isn't it? Probably bad writing on JKR's part, though. :/

Anyways, sorry 'bout the rambling. Thoughts?

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[for-diddled.livejournal.com]

It's a shame that JKR doesn't seem to see how flawed Dumbledore is, as I think he could have provided an interesting opportunity to explore questions such as how far one can use morally grey ends to achieve moral means, and still remain a good person. As it is, though... *sighs*

And, in common with several other LJ-ers, I hate that whole "Why didn't Merope keep herself alive?" scene. It seems quite clear that Merope kept herself alive for as long as possible in order to find a safe place for her son, so why Harry thinks she just selfishly abandoned him is beyond me. And then Dumbledore doesn't point this out? It's a good thing young Snape was never driven to suicide by James's bullying, because then we'd probably be subjected to Harry and Dumbledore's self-righteous bitching about how weak and cowardly he was...

What do you know? GIFs are safer than nerd raeg. :P

[ladyhadhafang.livejournal.com]

Harry's a *beeping* idiot, that's why. I mean, to quote Confused Matthew, he never listens to anyone, he's not very nice, and he only cares about himself! >:(

(Sorry, the Merope thing just...really raised my hackles again. Plus, the idea of Dumbledore and Harry ridiculing Snape for being driven to suicide...urgh, it just makes my *blood boil*!)

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JKR can't write. 'Nuff said. :*( *Buries face in hands*

Re: What do you know? GIFs are safer than nerd raeg. :P

[aikaterini.livejournal.com]

Confused Matthew reference for the win! XD

Re: What do you know? GIFs are safer than nerd raeg. :P

[ladyhadhafang.livejournal.com]

Thank you. :3

And yes, Confused Matthew freaking rules. XD Funny how even though he originally applied it to Simba, Anakin and Lyra respectively, one could apply it to Harry as well. ^__^

[oryx_leucoryx]

Well Terri wrote one where teen-Severus dies in the Shack. Albus is remorseless, of course.

The earlier, short version is The Spirit of Vengeance.

The complete version is Spirit of Vengeance by testingt on Occlumency, requires registration.

[ladyhadhafang.livejournal.com]

Has started reading, naturally. Do love...but boy is Dumbledore a dick. >:(