[HPforGrownups] Re: Lupin's resentment

[Peggy Gross]

No: HPFGUIDX 93950


Anna wrote:
> 
> In OoP, when Harry breaks into Umbridge's office to
> talk to Sirius 
> about what he had seen in the pensieve, Lupin  says:
> 
> "Harry, there is nothing so important as you
> learning
> Occulemency!" 
> said Lupin sternly.  Do you understand me? 
> Nothing!" 
> 
> When I reread  OoP, reading that line made me wonder
> if, on a 
> subconscious level,  Lupin  harbors any resentment
> toward Harry 
> because Harry's failure to learn Occulemency
> ultimately lead to 
> Sirius' death. 
> 
> 
I don't think there is resentment on Lupin's part. I
think he realizes that Harry is vulnerable because of
his connection to Voldemort. Harry needs to overcome
that vulnerability to really succeed in the fight
against Voldemort

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