James revisited. Was: Sirius revisited--emotional maturity

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> Jekatiska says:
  huge snip.

 
I think Harry finding out that Sirius and James weren't perfect 
> is build-up for his discovery that there may be something good, or 
at least pitiable in 
> Voldemort.



Alla: 
I LOVED how JKR painted James character. I loved that from the single 
scene he became more complex and interesting character than 
former "Saint". I was not at the smallest bit interested in James 
till OOP, I just did not care.

I care very much now. I have no problem believing that he outgrew his 
bullying stage (that even without considering the assumption that 
there was a lot of "bad blood" between him/or Sirius and Snape).

He after all did save Snape's life and he did married Lily and died 
like a hero and before you say that defying Voldemort does not equal 
good person, I would ask you whether Snape's coming back to Order 
equals him being a "moral or good person", because I think it does 
(Otherwise I have nothing to base his supposed goodness on. He 
certainly does not show much love to the people who surround him).


Yes, Harry learned that his Dad was not perfect. Big deal. I am sure 
when he learns the complete history between Snape and Marauders, he 
will rethink his assesment (No, he will not think of James as saint 
again, but he will be proud of being his son again).



Will Harry decide that Voldemort or Tom deserves his pity? I am 
afraid yes that that is where JKR is going.


Alla