Is Lupin skilled at Legilimency?

[whimsyflower]

No: HPFGUIDX 77673


In post 77668 RSFJenny wrote," . . .the point was for Harry to learn 
Occlumency.  Admittedly it would be 'nicer' for Harry for Lupin to teach him, 
but logically Snape is the right person if DD himself wouldn't do it."

I think there are a few ways JKR advanced the plot by having Snape begin 
Occlumency lessons with Harry.  First, I'm not sure Harry would have seen his 
father's and Sirius' tormenting Snape if Harry looked into Lupin's mind.  I think 
this is an important piece of information for Harry.  It certainly helped him de-
idealize his father and perhaps Sirius, but to a lesser extent than James.  
Bringing one's parents down off The Pedestal is an important task of 
adolescence.  I think Harry's seeing this memory also gave Harry a chance ti 
understand Snape's feelings somewhat better.  Potentially Harry might 
develop some of the "subtlety" Snape often points out Harry is lacking if Harry 
knows more than one side of the story.

Another thing the Occlumency lessons do is give Snape a glimpse of Harry's 
vunerabilities.  For better or worse, Snape now has direct knowledge of 
events during which Harry felt scared and jealous.

Whimsyflower