Lupin's resentment

[Jen Reese]

No: HPFGUIDX 93927

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "jmgarciaiii" 
<jmgarciaiii at y...> wrote:
> Me three. In fact, I'll go so far as to say that Lupin cares more 
> about Harry than Sirius did. (IMCO, Sirius half-viewed Harry as 
> another James) Also consider this: Lupin has been essentially cast 
> out of wizarding society, one of his closest friends betrayed 
> another of his closest friends and caused his murder, and framed 
yet 
> another of his closest friends, and indirectly caused THIS friend 
to 
> be murdered.
> 
> But he exhibits a quiet dignity, and even grace under pressure 
that 
> was glared by its absence from other characters, especially in 
OotP.
> 
> Now, if something could be done about the homorphus charm...


Jen: I've always loved Lupin and the calm, thoughtful manner he 
approaches the children, conflict, etc. Find fault with his lapses 
in judgment if you will, but I'd argue he's been a better protector 
of the children than any other adult (i.e., Dementors, Shrieking 
Shack, Dept. of Mysteries).

And he's no slouch in the Magic department, either. 

There's much more to Lupin than what we've seen so far, and
it's not because he's Evil! In fact, there's something so inherently
good and powerful about him that IMO we will see great things from
him in the next two books.

What was he doing all those years Sirius was in Azkaban and Peter
was a rat? Studying, practicing, perfecting...He's been such the
background character so far and that makes me suspicious. He can
cast a Patronus even though it's incredibly advanced magic; he is
able to teach difficult skills; he's chosen to be in the Order,
teach at Hogwarts, & is part of the Advance Guard.

I used to think Lupin was a Dumbledore charity case, but actually DD
chooses people for their abilities, esp. abilities that aren't
mainstream. Hagrid is certainly an asset to have around, what with
his stun-proof skin and knowledge of magical creatures. And Lupin,
the shunned werewolf, could easily drop out of sight to master 
advanced magical skills for a war DD knows is coming.

No energy is wasted if you work with Dumbledore--he knows a person's
strengths and weaknesses and encourages individuals to work in areas
where they will shine.

Jen, part of the Lupin fan club :)