Case for Marauders

[stellablue571]

No: HPFGUIDX 110098

> RMM:
> I understand. And I agree to a point. However, there is canon to 
> show that a rift occurs between Sirius and James. Let me explain.
> 
> First the excerpt from OotP:
> <<'You ran away from home?'
> 'When I was about sixteen,' said Sirius. 'I'd had enough.'
> 'Where did you go?' asked Harry, staring at him.
> 'Your dad's place,' said Sirius. 'Your grandparents were really good 
> about it; they sort of adopted me as a second son. Yeah, I camped out 
> at your dad's in the school holidays, and when I was seventeen I got
> a place of my own. My Uncle Alphard had left me a decent bit of gold 
> - he's been wiped off here, too, that's probably why - anyway, after 
> that I looked after myself. I was always welcome at Mr and Mrs 
> Potter's for Sunday lunch, though.'
> 
>

Stella says:
This scene seems to be an opportunity for JKR to let Harry and the 
rest of us learn a little more about Sirius in general, not really 
the dynamics of his and James' friendship. The image "Sunday lunch" 
conjures for me is one of family unity. Isn't Sunday the day when, 
in the absence of the stresses and time constraints of the 
work/school week, many grown children return to the comforts of the 
nest for a meal and some family togethernes? (I always smile to see 
my elderly neighbors' large and usually empty driveway crammed full of 
cars each Sunday by noon as all of their children and grandchildren 
arrive.)

Sorry to disagree about the rift between Sirius and James. In fact I 
think the passage actually strengthens the idea that they were still 
very close, "in spite of" Sirius no longer living there. Of course 
best friends have arguments all the time, and I'm sure with those two 
egos, they would have had their share. But I just don't think Sunday 
lunch is enough canon to support an actual estrangement.

My humble opinion,
:D
Stella