I have no issue with Slughorn's criteria, because we see in canon that he does not make his decisions based on purely external factors, like social class or wealth. Although that can influence it somewhat, someone with merit but w/o connections (like Ginny) can make it in, while some with connections (like Malfoy) did not. That said, I think I need to know a bit more about some of the people in the Slug Club to know whether I agree or not. For example, what did Blaise Zabini do to earn entrance? I think mainly, I don't object to his club, because I don't think it matters. There have always been clubs that are just about social networking, and Slughorn is at least up front about it. I personally wouldn't have been a part, because it's not my thing. But it's also the only ongoing event in the entire series that includes all FOUR houses, and for that I love the Slug Club.

Kimberly / Ravenclaw