James, Lupin, and the Head Boy Badge (was: More Questions.)

[Jen Reese]

No: HPFGUIDX 85100

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "marinafrants" <rusalka at i...> 
wrote:
> The Prank may have something to do with it, but I think there's 
> another factor to consider: if the scene in the Pensieve is any 
> indication, Lupin did a lousy job as Prefect.  Dumbledore gave him 
> the job in the hope that Lupin would keep James and Sirius in 
line, 
> and Lupin completely failed to do so.  


Jen R.: I've always wondered if this is the real reason Lupin was 
given the prefect job, or just Lupin's interpretation. 

Dumbledore would know by Lupin's fifth year that his influence over 
James and Sirius was minimal, given all the detentions Sirius 
mentions he and James were in.

Could it have been a vote of confidence from Dumbledore? Shacklebolt 
wonders later in the chapter why DD didn't do this for Harry: It 
would've shown confidence in him. It's what I'd have done." (OOTP, 
US, chap. 9, p. 172) There might be a history of Dumbledore choosing 
prefects to show other students the person deserves an honor. Kind 
of like Ron, come to think of it. His accomplishment in many other 
student's eyes is "friend of Harry" just as Lupin's would have 
been "friend of James/Sirius". Dumbledore may be pointing out these 
people deserve a second look for more subtle accomplishments.