Harry Potter #5 Response (Possible Spolier Alert)

An issue I've been thinking about in the beginning and now when I'm nearing the end of the book is ignorance. In my earlier response I talked about how Harry was being kept from all the information about "The Order" and whether it was right or wrong for Dumbledore to do so. Now that I've read on I see that he explains to Harry his plan and apologizes too.

The issue about Dumbledore being right or wrong has already resolved, and he explained it himself. The issue now, is what it the right time to do it? In life sometimes information is thought to be "too harsh" for the young. For example, you wouldn't tell a three year old that animals are losing their habitats due to destruction of forests. It's not appropriate for that time. The decision is based on when the child or young adult is ready. Now obviously their are different times for different things but for Harry's prophecy, it's definitely hard to determine.

In the book Dumbledore finally tells Harry his prophecy about how he has to kill Voldemort and no one else. He also explains how he should have told him this earlier, but really? He was fifteen years old. I think that's a bit young to tell someone they have to kill someone. I mean, he's going through hard times in school, let alone escaping from being killed dozens of times. Dumbledore should have waited a little while. I know I'm not fifteen, but I know wouldn't be able to handle it.

I know this exact situation doesn't happen often, but there are similar like it. Somewhere in the world a fifteen year old is being told he is going to be in the army, or mafia or something like that. I just don't believe that a teenager should have to deal with that. Of course the situation is important. Voldemort is back, and after Harry, maybe he should know just to protect his own life.

Everyone is different I guess, so different people can take things in at different times. So, I'm not sure if I can really determine a specific age. But for Harry's situation, I guess Dumbledore chose the right time. I just don't think it would have been right for me.