OOP:Favorite Lines...

[annabellejane97]

No: HPFGUIDX 87544

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "arealin" <alina at d...> wrote:
> --- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, PurpleBear1976 at a... wrote:
> >fav lines thread
> 
> I know it's "a bit" late .....

Okay, my favorite is a bit late too, but I couldn't resist.

Like so many other HP fans, my favorite character is Lupin, so it is 
no surprise to me that my favorite line in OoP describes his 
actions.  The line I love most appears in Chapter 36 -   "The
Only One He Ever Feared."

Just after Sirius died, Lupin simultaneously tries to restrain 
Harry, un-curse Neville and figure out how to find the others in 
order to help them.   In doing so: 


"It sounded as though every word was causing him pain." 



For some bizarre reason, I think that is one of the most poignant 
lines, not only in the book, but in the whole series.  To me, it 
foreshadows Lupin's ultimate role as Harry's mentor and
guardian.  
At the time, Lupin had just lost his oldest and dearest friend.  
However, in the ultimate expression of selflessness, he put Harry 
and the others' safety before his own grief.  I love Remus Lupin!

-Anna