Re: The trio, Neville and the House-elves. - Edit 1
Before modification by Legolas at 23/08/2010 11:55:25 AM
Hmmm. Not consciously, perhaps. But their actions surrounding the Yule Ball suggests it is definitely there -- Hermione is upset that Ron doesn't ask her, and Ron is upset when she goes with Krum.
True. And it's never entirely clear how far her feelings for Krum go - not very, but he is her boyfriend of sorts at some point, surely?
Exactly 
Very true to life.
Very true to life.Yep.
True. Doesn't mean it isn't annoying when you spot it in other people, though 
Also true.
Hmm. I don't know. It thrives on stereotypes, sure, but it is not presented as something inherent to the British. You would not expect a Slytherin to do the same.
No, that's true. They're depicted as deviating from the norms already anyway, though, and as the evil ones. Sort of like Oswald Mosley, Edward VIII and other members of British nobility/high society who admired Hitler.
No? He is terribly pale when he shows up to congratulate Harry.
Hm, that's true.
Decisive click?
I had déclic first, but I figured that was even more confusing.
Decisive moment, turning point, whatever. Yes. Although one could of course argue that the image we are given is one of a culture which has become ingrained during thousands of years of servitude.
Yeah. But if even Dobby the iconoclast says that...
Hehe. What did they call him in Dutch?
"Ouwe mafketel", which while having a nice pun on the kettle part, doesn't ring quite as fun. Barmy old codger is just so very British.