It seemed like there was just this need to again acknowledge an innate superiority in Harry that seems to put down the other kids unnecessarily.
Yes, yes, yes. As I read and write more fic and meta, I look back on that particular writing decision she made and shake my head - Neville, as well as other kids in the story, would probably have done just fine as the Chosen One. All Harry has to his name is a tragic past (which Neville certainly has), some leftover/transferred power (moot, because Voldy would've transferred that to his victim under the same circumstances), and a hefty heaping of Quidditch talent. Which, imho, shouldn't count. As far as love and courage go, Harry isn't anything more than slightly above normal, either. *sighs* It's just one of those things about the series, I suppose - author closemindedness showing through in a big way.
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Date: 2006-06-18 10:28 pm (UTC)Yes, yes, yes. As I read and write more fic and meta, I look back on that particular writing decision she made and shake my head - Neville, as well as other kids in the story, would probably have done just fine as the Chosen One. All Harry has to his name is a tragic past (which Neville certainly has), some leftover/transferred power (moot, because Voldy would've transferred that to his victim under the same circumstances), and a hefty heaping of Quidditch talent. Which, imho, shouldn't count. As far as love and courage go, Harry isn't anything more than slightly above normal, either. *sighs* It's just one of those things about the series, I suppose - author closemindedness showing through in a big way.