Sirius revisited--emotional maturity (Very long)

[delwynmarch]

No: HPFGUIDX 104749

demetra wrote:
> "I'm bored," said Sirius.  "Wish it was full moon."
> "You might," said Lupin darkly from behind his book.   (OotP, page 
> 645)
> No, I think that Lupin did mind Sirius' comment.  Why else would he 
> reply "darkly".  I think it was a thoughtlessly cruel comment on 
> Sirius' part, perhaps one of those impulsive outbursts.  But notice, 
> even when Lupin calls him on it, there is no apology.  I don't even 
> think Sirius caught on that he was being obnoxious.  

Del replies :
I agree. Compare this with the scene between Harry and Ginny :
(OoP, UK p.441-442)
"Well, that was a bit stupid of you," said Ginny angrily, "seeing as
you don't know anyone but me who's been possessed by You-Know-Who, and
I can tell you how it feels."
Harry remained quite still as the impact of these words hit him. Then
he wheeled around.
"I forgot," he said.
"Lucky you," said Ginny coolly.
"I'm sorry," Harry said, and he meant it.

Harry forgot one of his friends' particularities (and that was about
something that happened more than 2 years ago, not last month), but
when Ginny shows that it's still a sensitive issue for her, Harry
apologises. Sirius didn't.

Del