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RobbBB comments on Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality discussion thread, March 2015, chapter 120 - Less Wrong Discussion

1 Post author: Gondolinian 12 March 2015 07:03PM

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Comment author: gattsuru 12 March 2015 08:37:41PM 3 points [-]

Also, whether Harry intended it or not, he gave two separate choices: whether Harry should stay away entirely, and whether Harry should be a friend that does not manipulate or risk harming Draco ever again. At least to some extent, Draco's refusal to respond reflects a disjoint answer to both questions, and has invited Harry to remain a friend that may manipulate or harm Draco for his own good.

Comment author: RobbBB 12 March 2015 09:16:41PM *  19 points [-]

I think the spirit of Draco's response is closer to 'jesus christ I'm not dealing with this shit right now, could you have possibly picked a worse time' than to 'I give you permission to manipulate me without my knowledge forever, let's be BFFs'.

Comment author: TobyBartels 13 March 2015 04:57:27AM 0 points [-]

Yes, let's just hope that Harry realizes that!