[HPforGrownups] Re: Lupin as next Headmaster

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No: HPFGUIDX 77969

ghinghapuss wrote:
> Anna said:
> Lupin seems so caring, selfless, soft spoken
> and introspective (notwithstanding the full moon episodes).
> 
> digger said:
> Lupin's combination of deep wisdom, selfless attitude, deep feeling,
> calm exterior, and excellent methods of bringing out the best in
> people, mark him out to me as Dumbledore's natural sucessor at
> Hogwarts.
> Snip
> What say you?
> 
> Now me:
> I say no.  He's a Werewolf!  I love him but the man turns into a
> violent animal that kills on the full moon.  Fantastic Beasts & Where
> to find them rates Werewolves as XXXXX x 16: "A known Wizard killer /
> impossible to train or domesticate who actively seeks out Human pray
> above all others."
> 
> Of course, this is not Lupin's fault that's the tragedy of his life.
> But what parent would ever allow such a person to be in charge of
> their children?  I have read in other posts the idea that Lupin
> carries a decease like AIDS and there are defiantly similarities in
> the way the public shuns him and are terrified of him and there are
> lessons to be learn in tolerance and compassion from Lupins but this
> is also very different.  Lupin has a decease that turns him into an
> uncontrollable mass murder once every month. There is not Headship in
> his future.
> Mandy
> 
digger again:

Ahem. You snipped out the bit where I said I think a permanent cure will 
be found for him before that. Neville will be a whizz with plants AND 
potions by then. Thats why he will be the next herbology professor.

digger