I am quite clear he's done a number of horrible things. And I'm not going to defend that. At all.
But I do think he is the best Headmaster Hogwarts could have at the moment. I am convinced he will do the best he is allowed to, for the school, students, and staff. (Allowed, mind, is a very relevant word.)
I trust him to the extent his oaths allow (and I am fully aware how sharp those edges might be) and he trusts me. He and I have the habit of spending Friday evenings talking (about a number of topics, including research and various projects) and I expect that to continue in some form. He's encouraged me to tell him immediately if I think he's doing something that might harm students, and he's been very quick to solve issues once they're pointed out.
There are any number of things I might ask that could be helpful, and where he would not be suspicious as long as I had some reason. I'd be glad to entertain a list.
He is very, very sharp, and exceedingly observant. I never forget that. But I also never forget what he's done for me, what he's helped me with, or his friendship.
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Date: 2014-08-06 12:01 pm (UTC)I am quite clear he's done a number of horrible things. And I'm not going to defend that. At all.
But I do think he is the best Headmaster Hogwarts could have at the moment. I am convinced he will do the best he is allowed to, for the school, students, and staff. (Allowed, mind, is a very relevant word.)
I trust him to the extent his oaths allow (and I am fully aware how sharp those edges might be) and he trusts me. He and I have the habit of spending Friday evenings talking (about a number of topics, including research and various projects) and I expect that to continue in some form. He's encouraged me to tell him immediately if I think he's doing something that might harm students, and he's been very quick to solve issues once they're pointed out.
There are any number of things I might ask that could be helpful, and where he would not be suspicious as long as I had some reason. I'd be glad to entertain a list.
He is very, very sharp, and exceedingly observant. I never forget that. But I also never forget what he's done for me, what he's helped me with, or his friendship.