Sirius Black-What a Guy!

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No: HPFGUIDX 44275

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., "Marcus " <prefectmarcus at y...> wrote:
><snip> I think you are confusing "like to read about" with "like as 
a  person."  

Now me:
Actually who I was refering to were those who post 
explanations/motivations for Snape's and Draco's behavior.  I was 
simply wanting to express my opinions and offer my explanations for 
Sirius' behavior.  I have no problems distinguishing real people from 
fictional characters.  I use the term  "I like Sirius" rather loosely 
I know-but I simply find it easier to write than "I like Sirius' 
character" but take it from me-that is what I mean. 

Marcus says:
 He keep telling himself that he was doing it for Harry's sake, but 
once he had Scabbers in his  power, he forgot all about Harry and 
concentrated on destroying Peter. No, Sirius has a big problem with 
his temper.  Now, let me get  unjustly locked up for 12 years and see 
how forgiving I am.   Hopefully he is coming to grips with it.  

Now me:
I would be the first to admit that Sirius has a temper problem- he 
probably had it before he went to Azakaban ( we know he did-look what 
he tried to do to Snape-pretty extreme was it not?)  I do believe 
that he is coming to terms with it.  How else would he be able to 
shake Snape's hand in GoF? (even though it was a pretty small gesture-
it was a start)  Every character has its hangups.  My criteria for 
genuinely enjoying a character's personality development is pretty 
simple-especially in regards to the HP books. I know its childish-but 
here it is:  I find myself drawn to the characters that treat Harry 
well.  I know this is too simplistic.  When a character is full of 
ambiguity like Snape is-helping Harry then insulting him-I have to 
think harder and what avid reader doesn't enjoy that?

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