Lack of human affection in books

[Julie Smith]

No: HPFGUIDX 12594

 I've found it interesting how little affection/
emotion/intimacy is in the books. I wonder why this
is? Is it because the books are British, and let's
face it, British people are much more stoicle about
their feelings, or just that many of the characters
are afraid of intimacy? 
 It's understandable in Harry's case, the Dursley's
probably touched him as little as possible and I bet
the first hug he ever got was from Mrs. Weasley in GF.
I feel so sorry for poor Harry, I want to reach out
and hug him myself!
 Sirius is sure reserved. He doesn't see Harry, his
godson, for almost a year and he is all buisness and
very nochalant when they do get together. Then when
Harry comes within an inch of his life against
Voldemort and is in serious pain you think Sirius
could muster a hug or a few reassuring words, but no.
 Proffesor Lupin is even worse, I think he has serious
intimacy issues. He was reluctant to get to close to
Harry (to coach him against the dementors) and then
when Harry needed emotional sopport after a session,
the best he could do was make a move to reach out and
grab his shoulder.
 I just bugs me how cold and guarded the magic world
seems and I wish they's open up more, especially since
Harry seems to need it so much.


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