Ron/Sirius parallels

[Penny & Bryce Linsenmayer]

No: HPFGUIDX 11333

Hi --

Monika Huebner wrote:

> Yes, he is. And the difference in his behavior between PoA and GoF
> doesn't make any sense at all if he really had a hair-trigger temper,
> or more precisely if it really was a personality trait. It's more
> likely a clinical condition.

I agree completely.

> I don't think coming back to England when Harry told him he was in
> trouble was impulsive. He couldn't react differently, even though he
> knew that Harry was under Dumbledore's protection. He definitely has a
> sense of responsibility, and I think he knew very well that he risked
> his life, but I wouldn't call his decision impulsive or rash.

Yes, now that you put it like that -- impulsive was a poor word choice
on my part.

> If he had stayed in his tropical paradise (or wherever he was at that
> time) we would perhaps have called him thoughtless.

True enough!  :--)

> Interesting. I have discussed this topic a while ago with a friend off
>
> list, and we have come to the same conclusion. We found way more
> parallels between Sirius and Hermione than between Sirius and Ron. I
> would add to your list that they both have a lot of common sense. I
> remember that they both said the same thing when Harry began to worry
> about Voldemort in GoF: first we will have to get you through the
> Triwizard Tournament, and then we can worry about Voldemort. They
> looked at the problem in the same analytical way.

That's another great support for Hermione/Sirius parallels -- thanks!
:--)  They're both practical and logical/analytical thinkers.  I have
alot in my Hermione FAQ that highlights her analytical skills, and it's
good that you point out that Sirius appears to have the same strength in
GoF.  Carole -- add this to your Sirius FAQ.  <g>

Penny



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