[HPforGrownups] Re: The Second Prophecy plus a correction

[Magda Grantwich]

No: HPFGUIDX 118045

> Bookworm: 
> That said, the way Sirius is portrayed encouraging Harry to take 
> risks in OoP is so opposite from his cautiousness in GoF there
> seems to be a disconnect somewhere.
> 


I find it quite believable, actually.  I think Sirius was one of
those guys who needed action, for whom stationary repose was sheer
torture and who could handle the stress of dangerous situations while
being on the run from the authorities.  95% of the population would
find such danger impossible to deal with but he could handle it.  Had
he been a muggle in a major RL war, his men would have adored him
because of his gallant bravery and his overall panache.  But after
the war was over and they went home to get jobs, get married and have
babies, he would have been miserable because the excitement was gone.

Had Sirius actually been allowed out during OOTP, he would have been
mentally healthier for the challenge of successfully eluding both
DE's and MoM Aurors (and as much as I dislike his character, there's
no doubt in my mind that he would have successfully eluded anyone
trying to catch him).  

Magda


		
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