Harry Potter... Wizardly Or Wimpy

" (Rowling, p100) Professor McGonagall who happens to be a woman, portrays the confidence and control that a great wizard must have in order to be successful. Harry does not possess this yet. With Professor McGonagall being a woman, which is often looked at differently than a man perhaps, she possesses this power brilliantly. .
             One example of Harry's budding confidence is displayed when the letters start arriving at the Dursley home. " "I want to read it," said Harry furiously, "as its mine." "Get out, both of you," croaked Uncle Vernon, stuffing the letter back inside its envelope. Harry didn't move. "I WANT MY LETTER!" he shouted." (Rowling, p31) Although Harry did not have enough gall to stay and fight for it even more, he did put up the beginnings of a protest. His strength is displayed when he really cares about something, like this letter. As well as this, it could be said that living up to this great reputation would have included using his powers before he came to Hogwart's. Like in a situation such as this one. But it can be argued that Harry did not even know his powers were existent at this point, which would account for him being a slight pushover. .
             Another reason that Harry does not live up to his reputation is displayed in his actions at Diagon Alley. He is filled with anxiety about making friends and learning new subjects. He could be compared to a child who is on his way to boarding school but without the fear of missing Mum or Dad. He has left nothing behind. So shouldn't this be a great day for Harry? Shouldn't he be busting at the seams with excitement about getting out of that horrible place that he was forced to call home? There would be no homesickness feelings, or apprehension. Anything would be better than the Dursley's. Yet still, he is nervous. He is fearful. This displays the lack of confidence that Harry needs to live up to this reputation.