Mostly Sirius Thoughts

[plinsenmayer]

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From: plinsenmayer
Subject: Mostly Sirius Thoughts
Date: 8/19/00 11:04 am  (ET)

Hi:

<<<I think Sirius is one of those alluring (non-gay) bachelors, who
relishes his independence and hates being tied down. The fact that he is
an animagus - and the animal he chose - suggests a wild, untamed streak. I
don't see him as a womaniser at all. I see him as a deep and mysterious
man, capable of attracting women without resorting to displays of macho
behaviour, but rarely getting involved in relationships.>>>

I think I agree with that mostly. I don't see him as a womanizer in
the sense of "resorting to macho behavior" to attract women. I think
he was naturally alluring to women & dated quite alot, but resisted
commitment on all levels. He was kind of a "2-3 dates" with any one
woman kind of guy. Maybe it's the definition of "womanizer" that's
causing problems. Maybe commitment-phobe is a better term.

<<<When he was younger, I picture Sirius as having been the quieter,
moodier friend of the womanising James Potter, pulled into things by
James' more outgoing personality.>>>

I have to agree with Ebony here. I see Remus as being the quiet moody
one. Pettigrew was clearly the "hanger-on." James was the leader --
outgoing, popular, Head Boy, Quidditch star, top marks -- but not a
womanizer. I have the perception somehow that he only had eyes for
Lily. I don't know where I got that idea. Sirius, on the other hand,
is reckless, a jokester on the lines of the Weasley twins. Also, smart,
popular & witty but more caustic, more impulsive.

Neil -- hope you & Prof Dumbledore (Dennis) have a great time in Diagon
Alley tomorrow. I had to look up Tintagel in the Webster's -- I did just
order "British Myths & Legends" from a book club, so hopefully I will
be more up on the Arthurian legends. In any case, it sounds like a fine
name for your barn owl. <g>

And Neil, the "no-shipper," I (like Ebony) used to be a mild R/H shipper
with mostly "no-shipper" tendencies, believe it or not. <g> PoU completely
converted me, so watch out! You could be a rabid H/H shipper like Ebony &
I by the time you're done with PoU.

I don't think there will be a H/H engagement party at the end of Book 7 in
any case. Most of us H/H shippers see it as a post-Hogwarts relationship
(based more or less on PoU).

Penny