So she would like to claim. Not exactly a libertarian respect for free will there. White Man's Burden is often the excuse for what is in essence selfish behavior. As are excuses for cheating which, in the end, damages the cheaters.
So, then - I guess we both get to have it "both ways." Either "textual evidence" matters, or we both get to question and speculate about Hermione's intentions and character. I agree with the principle, but this is hardly a "White Man's Burden" issue. The magical community is, after all, the oppressed group in the Muggle/WW relationship.
That libertarian free will matters in JKR's overall political vision does not necessitate that all her characters act perfectly according to that ideal at all times.
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So, then - I guess we both get to have it "both ways." Either "textual evidence" matters, or we both get to question and speculate about Hermione's intentions and character. I agree with the principle, but this is hardly a "White Man's Burden" issue. The magical community is, after all, the oppressed group in the Muggle/WW relationship.
That libertarian free will matters in JKR's overall political vision does not necessitate that all her characters act perfectly according to that ideal at all times.