Head Boy/Lupin Re: Current "Marauders" vs. Original Marauders

[Ama Byer]

No: HPFGUIDX 30931

--- "raolin.rm" <raolin1 at hotmail.com> wrote:
  
> Yes, clear, but unfortunately incorrect.  Several of
> the professors 
> have mentioned that James was one of the most
> brilliant wizards of 
> his time, and Sirius as well (Dumbledore does at one
> point, and 
> McGonagall/Flit do during the "Butterbeer scene" in
> PA.)  The absence 
> of any such credit being given to Remus isn't
> necessarily damning, 
> but it is somewhat telling.
> 
> Joshua Dyal
 
Er, forgive me, perhaps I'm missing your point, but
what am I incorrect about?  I've never denied James'
talent. I've stated in my opinion that academic
brilliance isn't a necessary qualification for Head
Boy; yet it certainly doesn't hurt to have impressive
grades.  I recall the Butterbeer scene but it doesn't
say that's WHY James was Head Boy, so we can't presume
it was just his outstanding magical ability. 

As for Lupin, even if he were a poor student (perhaps
he was simply average, or as someone has already
offered, a victim of prejudice), this says little
about someone's intelligence.  Albert Einstein comes
to mind here.  Since the DADA job was Lupin's first
paying job, maybe he spent the almost 20 or so years
after Hogwarts immersed in reading and catching up on
his education.  Since there's no wizard university, it
either that or hands on experience.  When you're
unemployed you've got plenty of time, and James and
Sirius could have helped him!  All in all, he still
could have developed into a competent wizard. Can you
tell I'm excessively fond of Lupin?!

As I said, if I've missed your point, please do
explain, I don't mind feeling like an idiot.
Ama  

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