Curious The Characteristics of Harry Potter

42 describe the character through the eyes and opinions of another as an alternative of describing a character directly p. 162. One of Harry‘s friends named Katie gets cursed so she is taken to hospital to get further medication. When Harry comes to Dumbledore to ask for her latest condition, Dumbledore says that Snape helps Katie to prevent the curse to spread in her body. Harry responds coldly. Phineas Nigellus, the previous headmaster, stat es clearly of Harry‘s insolence after hearing this. Luckily Professor Snape was able to do enough to prevent a rapid spread of the curse — Why him? asked Harry quickly. Why not Madam Pomfrey? Impertinent, said a soft voice from one of the portraits on the wall, and Phineas Nigellus Black, Siriuss great-great-grandfather, raised his head from his arms where he had appeared to be sleeping. I would not have permitted a student to question the way Hogwarts operated in my day. Half-Blood Prince, p. 259 Besides to his teacher, Harry also shows his insolence even to the Minister of Magic, Rufus Scrimgeour. After the death of Dumbledore, Scrimgeour comes to see Harry to deliver Dumbledore‘s testament. In the testament, Dumbledore gives Harry the sword of Godric Gryffindor. Scrimgeour wonders why Dumbledore gives the powerful sword to Harry. He speculates that the sword might be the one that will defeat Voldemort since Dumbledore believes that Harry is the one who will eliminate Voldemort. Harry responds it by mocking the Ministry on how it cannot seem to overcome Voldemort. This response makes Scrimgeour says directly that Harry is being insolent. ―Remembered you‘re not at school, have you?‖ said Scrimgeour, breathing hard into Harry‘s face. ―Remembered that I am not Dumbledore, who forgave your insolence and insubordination? You may wear that scar like a crown, Potter, but it is not up to a seventeen-year-old boy to tell me how to do my job It‘s time you learned some respect‖ ―It‘s time you earned it.‖ said Harry. Deathly Hallows, pp. 129-130 43

6. Stubborn

One of characterization from Murphy is through direct comment. The characterization in this way is done by giving the readers a straightforward description about or comment on the character p. 170. The author straightforwardly states that Harry is stubborn. Besides, his stubborn is also shown through his speech. When Harry goes to a store, he sees Draco Malfoy enters another store with some members of Death Eaters suspiciously. Since then, he follows Draco everywhere, even in school. Ron and Hermione have tried to convince Harry to give up finding out about it. However, Harry insists to keep investigating. When he brings this matter to Mr. Weasley, he insists that this is worth investigating but Mr. Weasley does not agree. Mr. Weasley, who works in Ministry, has already search ed Draco‘s house and has already taken anything that seem suspicious and dangerous. Does anyone really know what You-Know-Who would or wouldnt do? asked Harry angrily. Mr. Weasley, Im sorry, but isnt it worth investigating? If Malfoy wants something fixing, and he needs to threaten Borgin to get it done, its probably something Dark or dangerous, isnt it? I doubt it, to be honest, Harry, said Mr. Weasley slowly. You see, when Lucius Malfoy was arrested, we raided his house. We took away everything that might have been dangerous. I think you missed something, said Harry stubbornly. Well, maybe, said Mr. Weasley, but Harry could tell that Mr. Weasley was humoring him. Half-Blood Prince, p. 135 However, Harry never gives up on finding out abo ut Malfoy‘s suspicious movement. When Professor Slughorn‘s private party is being held, Harry follows Draco and Professor Snape. He can even hear what they are saying. What makes Harry believes that Draco is up to something is that when he hears them talking, PLAGIAT MERUPAKAN TINDAKAN TIDAK TERPUJI