Quick question re: Lupin's resignation . . .

[tookishgirl_111]

No: HPFGUIDX 107326

"huntergreen_3" <patientx3 at a...> wrote:
> HunterGreen:

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> I don't really blame Snape in this situation, it was probably 
> understood, or specifically stated, when Lupin began teaching 
> that it was under the condition that he'd take the potion every 
> month so that he didn't endanger anyone. And, whatever the 
> circumstances, that didn't happen. He proved that he wasn't able to 
> keep himself safe, so it was better he leave. If he forgot once, 
> who's to say he wouldn't forget again?

Concerning Lupin's tranformation, no I don't blame Snape, nor do I 
blame Lupin.  Concerning Snape's "outing" of Lupin, I don't believe 
it had anything to do with other's safety...well, maybe on a basic 
level, but I think it had more to do with revenge upon Lupin (and 
possibly Harry).

I agree that Lupin was most likely hired under the condition that he 
remember to take his monthly potion - something I have little doubt 
he completely agreed with - and that if he did not and became a risk 
then he would have to be let go.  However, I disagree that what 
occured that night in the Shrieking Shack would ever happen again.  
The circumstances under which Lupin forgot to take his potion (the 
only tim ehe forgot that year) were extreme - he was concerned for 
the children's safety and most likely highly confused to see Wormtail 
on the map.

I think his resignation may have occured even if snape hadn't let 
his "condition" slip.  I get the feeling that no one was more ashamed 
and horrified that he forgot his potion than Lupin himself.  
Snape's 'outing" just made the fact that Lupin had to resign an 
official decree.

Tooks - Avid Lupin fan...in case you couldn't tell ;)