Lupin's house (WAS Lupin's personality)

[andydarley]

No: HPFGUIDX 78455

> Nah, that's not unfairness. That's cowardice, nothing more, and 
> nothing less. I think that part of the Second Pensieve Scene's (we 
SO 
> need another name for it) function is to underline this particular 
> aspect of Lupin's character, in case any of us missed it in POA 
<g>. 

Lupin might be a coward. It's certainly one feasible explanation for 
aspects of his behaviour in PoA and OoP. 

But can he be both a coward and a Gryffindor? I must say that I 
struggle to see how, if bravery is the defining characteristic of 
that house. 

Now, I'm sure he's shown a lot of bravery throughout the books - but 
the proposition being tested here is not "is Lupin brave" but "is 
Lupin a coward".

If Lupin's propensity to cowardice is a more important aspect of his 
character than Lupin's bravery then throw the following elements up 
in the air, and see what patterns they make this time around:

Black, Potter, Lupin, Pettigrew, Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff, 
Ravenclaw.

Astrofiammante