Holy shit is ESY trying to make Harry a huge unlikeable asshole? 11 year olds dont act like this:

Pointoutthatyouhavearighttoknow: Failure. Eleven-year-oldchildrendo nothaverightstoknowanything,inMcGonagall’seyes. Say that you will not be friends any more: Failure. She does not value your friendshipsufficiently. Point out that you will be in danger if you do not know: Failure. Plans have already been made based on your ignorance. The certain inconvenience of re- thinkingwillseemfarmoreunpalatablethanthemere uncertain prospectofyour comingtoharm. Justice and reason will both fail. You must either find something you have thatshewants,orfindsomethingyoucandowhichshefears... Ah. “Well then, Professor,” Harry said in a low, icy tone, “it sounds like I have something you want. You can, if you like, tell me the truth, the whole truth, and in return I will keep your secrets. Or you can try to keep me ignorant so you can use me as a pawn, in which case I will owe you nothing.” McGonagall stopped short in the street. Her eyes blazed and her voice descended into an outright hiss. “How dare you!” “ Howdareyou! ” he whispered back at her. “You would blackmail me?” Harry’s lips twisted. “I am offering you a favor. I am giving you a chance to protect your precious secret. If you refuse I will have every natural mo- tive to make inquiries elsewhere, not to spite you, but because I have to know! Get past your pointless anger at a child who you think ought to obey you, and you’ll realise that any sane adult would do the same! Look at it frommyperspective! HowwouldyoufeelifitwasYOU? ” Harry watched McGonagall, observed her harsh breathing. It oc- curred to him that it was time to ease off the pressure, let her simmer for a while. “You don’t have to decide right away,” Harry said in a more normal tone. “I’ll understand if you want time to think about my offer ... but I’ll warn you of one thing,” Harry said, his voice going colder. “Don’t try that Obliviation spell on me. Some time ago I worked out a signal, and I have already sent that signal to myself. If I find that signal and I don’t remember sending it...” Harry let his voice trail off significantly.