Generation parallels/ Lupin's personality (WAS Re: Lupin as next Headmaster)

[Jen Reese]

No: HPFGUIDX 78696

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "marinafrants" <rusalka at i...> 
wrote:
> Remus was consistently polite and deferential toward Snape 
> throughout PoA, too.  Polite and deferential appears to be Remus' 
> default manner toward everyone, his shield against the world that's 
> just looking for an excuse to brand him a monster even when he's in 
> human form.  Note that when he drops that pleasant manner, it's 
> always deliberate, and always produces the effect he wants to 
> produce.

Jen:

When Remus drops his pleasant manner, it doesn't seem calculated to 
me.  Like in POA, when he's angry with Harry about going to 
Hogsmeade, he comes across like any adult/parent who feels frustrated 
with a young person for not realizing how serious a situation is.  
Yes, he appeals to Harry on a very personal level, but he's allowed 
to given his relationship with James and Lily.

Then in OOTP, with Molly, once again he lays out the facts in a very 
matter of fact way, minus the anger he felt in the above situation. 
Example: "Molly, that's enough," said Lupin firmly.  "This isn't like 
last time. The Order are better prepared, we've got a head start....
He seems very straight-forward to me, with a good ability to connect 
with people, not through manipulation, but just plain old empathy 
from a guy who has been through a lot.  

I guess what I'm trying to say is I agree his default is polite and 
deferential, but Remus can say what he thinks MOST of the time as an 
adult.  JR