Redemption of Anakin and other redemption stories (moved from Main)

[Carol]

Carol earlier:
> I don't think that's the reason he [Snape] isn't there. (Neither is Dumbledore, or poor Tonks.) It's because Harry wanted the people he loved best to be with him at the end to inspire him and give him courage. Lupin, of course, doesn't fully qualify, but he's one of the Marauders and perhaps inseparable in Harry's mind from them. Also, he [Harry] feels guilty for his harsh words to Lupin (IMO, well deserved) and seems to want the chance to make up with him. Snape would have been out of place in that group. Harry is grateful to him later and publicly vindicates him, but that doesn't mean he'd consider Snape to be inspiring company as he walks to his death. 

Carol again:
I forgot to mention that Fred isn't there, either, but I don't think anyone would argue that Fred's absence means he's not redeemed (even if, as I suspect, he's not sorry for giving Ton-tongue Toffees to defenseless Muggles and other dangerous mischief). He's not a father-figure or parent, which is what (IMO) Harry needs at the moment.

I also forgot to mention that the group was originally supposed to include Mr. Weasley, who in many respects is like a father to Harry (more so than the rather distant Lupin, IMO). Again, it would have been the people Harry loved, who were either family or like family to him, and in this respect, I think Mr. Weasley would have been a better choice than Lupin. Still, though, I'm glad JKR changed her mind. The Weasley family suffered enough without losing Arthur.

Carol, trying to imagine how different the conversation would have been had the group included Mr. Weasley and not Lupin