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Essay: In Defense of Slytherin

http://www.mugglenet.com/editorials/editorials/edit-blackd01.shtml

I highly recommend this article. I am one of the first to condemn Slytherin for all their sins, but when you look at the facts, it truly is the way that JKR says: Slytherin isn't all bad. This article was sent to me by my co-contributer, Paige (a hardcore Slytherin). She has tried to convince me for years. I am not there yet, but I have to admit that I may just be parroting Harry's prejudice. This essay goes through several of the Slytherin heroes in the series. Please read and comment.

Quote of the Week

"What happened down in the dungeons between you and Professor Quirrell is a complete secret, so, naturally the whole school knows."-Dumbledore, Sorcerer's Stone

Ah, the first book. This was Dumbledore's first post-trauma speech with Harry. This quote above all shows why he was so well loved, and so good at what he did. He understood his students. Somehow his honesty makes this speech so much more powerful. You wouldn't expect him to tell Harry this, but then again, why wouldn't he? It is one of the qualities that he shares with Luna: the power of honesty. As we see later, he isn't always honest, but here I find it interesting. I think that it somehow gave him some credibility, and it laid the foundation of such an interesting character.

Calie

Quote of the Week

"Where's Snape?" "Maybe he's left because he missed out on the DADA job again!" "Or he might have been sacked! I mean, everyone hates him-" "Or maybe, he's waiting to hear why you two missed the train?" CS, Harry, Ron and Snape

This quote is hilarious. Poor Snape. Everyone hates him. I love all of the little Harry-Ron-Snape moments, because they mostly always involve something funny, or an awesome quote. It is the perfect example of the kids hating the teacher situation that I'm sure everyone is familiar with. Not to mention, there's sarcasm all around! That makes for good laughs, and a spot in my favorite quotes. :)

Quote of the week

"I enjoyed the meetings, too. It was like having friends."

-Luna, Half Blood Prince

        Luna and Neville are somewhat pathetic characters, they truly are. But we see times, especially later in the series when they come into their own. In a way they are some more of JKR's red herrings; they seem weak and use, but in reality they are better than anyone else when it comes to being brave and doing what is right. This quote also reminds me of another quality that Luna has, her ability to point out the uncomfortable truth. She doesn't filter what she says the way that most others do. This is what often ostracizes her from the rest of society. She tells others about her beliefs or says things that makes them feel uncomfortable, as evidenced above. This quality gives Luna her uniqueness, her quirks. For most of us, it is what makes us love Luna.