[HPforGrownups] Re: Is there anything in the HP world thatbothers you?

[IAmLordCassandra at aol.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 56533

Janet Anderson writes:


> When people talk about Lupin's lycanthropy as if wizards in general are 
> acting like ignorant racists over nothing, I always point out that although 
> 
> their treatment of Lupin and other werewolves is wrong, it is not based on 
> a 
> nonexistent problem. Werewolves *are* dangerous. Snape could have been 
> killed by one. Harry, Hermione, or Ron could have been killed or injured 
> (and infected with lycanthropy) by Lupin, however good his intentions or 
> how 
> honorable he is when in his right mind. 


Me:  

I agree with you. However, I think the 'bigotted racist' part may figure in 
when the lycanthrope ISN'T in his/her werewolf state. Most wizards probably 
think werewolves are dangerous, mad creatures all year round. Not that any of 
them aren't....we've only been introduced to one, after all.  

I figure it might be due to the same mind set some people might have 
about...say...a rehabilitated sex offender living in their neighborhood. The 
person may've been rehabilitated, but those people may still be on gaurd 
about them and think they'll cause harm to someone. 

People are untrusting based on reputation. 

"So what if he takes the wolfsbane potion? So what if he's locked in an 
escape proof room when he changes. HE'S STILL A WEREWOLF."  


~Cassie-who also wonders why they don't have special facilities for 
werewolfs~ 
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