Fear of Lupin irrational? (Was: Sexuality as a theme...)

[Casey]

No: HPFGUIDX 119584


 
> I know where you're trying to go with this, but I'm not sure it's 
a 
> great analogy.  We're talking about a person who *will* attack and 
> kill people if he forgets to take his potion once per month (and 
who 
> did, in fact, forget to take it on one occasion in POA).  I agree 
> that Lupin is supposed to represent the unfairly-discriminated-
> against minority, but do you really think others' fear of 
werewolves 
> is so irrational?
>  
> --Cory

Actually I think HIV is a great example. It's a disease that, with 
proper precautions, will not put other's into danger. With reckless 
behavior though, others can and will be exposed to the same illness. 

Casey