Oh, but he Is nice (was: Remus isn't THAT nice)

[prefectmarcus]

No: HPFGUIDX 39263

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., "Alina" <alina at d...> wrote:
> Original:
> I have to agree about him being in denial.  I can certainly see him 
> dashing off after the trio because of a calculated risk, but he 
shows 
> absolutely no sign of remembering what night this is.  Even after 
> Snape reminds him of his potion, we don't see a single, "You know 
> guys, we really need to move it."
> 
> Reply: 
> Considering how much has happened that night, wouldn't it be 
natural to assume that Lupin was really overwhelmed? Even overwhelmed 
enough to forget about time. After all, he had just found out the 
whole truth about the night that the Potters died. Besides, he 
might've simply forgotten that he didn't take his potion that night. 
> 

He has been transforming all his life.  His greatest fear is a full 
moon.  Snape tells him that he was bringing the potion when he finds 
the map.  He tells his life history of being a werewolf.  Not once 
does he flinch thinking about tonight's the night.