Yes, this is why I found the epilogue creepy as well. Because Harry might have moved forward by admitting that a Slytherin was once brave, but in such a minuscule way that it barely makes a difference. The characters haven't really learned, and it's so, so obvious that history will repeat itself - just like Voldemort rose after Grindelwald, someone will rise after Voldemort, and there won't be much difference, especially if attitudes like Ron's continue to prevail. And it's not that the epilogue rules that out, but it does completely ignore it. Which I understand in a way, but this is what I needed to read. Thank you.