Talk:The Fires of Idirsholas/@comment-5674726-20131126001344/@comment-5102537-20131129110254

I think his mother's life was more important to him than the possible outcome of Kilgharrah's freedom. Maybe he even thought that he could fight the dragon and win.

Of course, it was stupid. As stupid as Arthur always trying to sacrifice himself and leaving Camelot without an heir and a king or queen. That's part of what annoyed me about both Merlin and Arthur. Although most of their decisions were noble or meant to be noble, they behaved like irresponsibe teenagers much too often. I could forgive Merlin's wrong descisions most of the time because - at least in the first three seasons - he tried to help everyone and believed in what is good. There was too much responsiblity resting o his shoulders. Arthur carried the responsibility for the kingdom on his shoulders but Merlin was responsible for entire Albion and the Old Religion/magic. I think that this caused too much stress and led to wrong decisions because it couldn't be reconciled with his moral code.

But yes, releasing Kilgharrah was very unclever and irresponsible.