[HPforGrownups] Re: OoP: I'll do it: In defense of James (spoiler)

[Shaun Hately]

No: HPFGUIDX 62727

On 24 Jun 2003 at 5:26, Brigitte wrote:

> The truth is James grew up to be an amazing person that he would lay 
> down his life for his wife & his child.  He obviously grew up.

The thing is - is that that big a deal.

Vernon Dursley would apparently do the same.

"Uncle Vernon clearly thought Mr Weasley was mad, too. He moved ever so slightly to 
the right, screening Aunt Petunia from view, as though he thought Mr Weasley might 
suddenly run at them and attack." (Goblet of Fire, Australian printing, p 45)

In the Potterverse, even Uncle Vernon seems to have the instinct to protect those he 
loves - and he's not a nice guy.

I'm not sure we can make much judgement about James based on the fact he was 
willing to die for his family.



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