ES: I know Dumbledore likes to see the good in people but he seems trusting almost to the point of recklessness sometimes.
[Laughter] Yes, I would agree. I would agree.
ES: How can someone so -
JKR: Intelligent -
ES: be so blind with regard to certain things?
JKR: Well, there is information on that to come, in seven. But I would say that I think it has been demonstrated, particularly in books five and six that immense brainpower does not protect you from emotional mistakes and I think Dumbledore really exemplifies that. In fact, I would tend to think that being very, very intelligent might create some problems and it has done for Dumbledore, because his wisdom has isolated him, and I think you can see that in the books, because where is his equal, where is his confidante, where is his partner? He has none of those things. He’s always the one who gives, he’s always the one who has the insight and has the knowledge. So I think that, while I ask the reader to accept that McGonagall is a very worthy second in command, she is not an equal. You have a slightly circuitous answer, but I can't get much closer than that.
She also give a very interesting answer as to why Voldemort gave Lily a chance to live. Looks like we may be hearing more about that in the future.
I love Mugglenet. I read Emerson's interview with her.
I guess I should locate my username one of these days. Hehe!!
For some reason, I just can't believe that Snape is completely bad. Perhaps, it's because I've spent enough time loathing him throughout all the books.
I actually *GASP* felt sorry for Draco at the end of the book. What a horrible *situation* he was put in.
This book definitely changed certain perceptions I had of some of the characters. I was sorry to see that Neville didn't play a bigger part, but I'm sure there's more to come from him in Book 7.
And I really want to know more about Petunia's knowledge of the Wizarding world.
Also, curious to see that Mark Evans didn't play any role in this book. I know that after Book 5 that Mugglenet.com was ablaze with theories that he was going to be important in Book 6. I think we can now lay that to rest. No telling for Book 7.
I really enjoy reading everyone's opinions and thoughts. Keep'em coming!!
Oh!! Does Fleur annoy anyone else? I just wanted to smack that chick upside the head by the time the book was over. I admire her commitment to Bill, but she worked my last nerve.
THANK GOD FOR NO CHO and HARRY in this book! WooHoo!! I was sick of that *whatever* when it started. Hehe!