New thoughts on Sirius

[sophierom]

No: HPFGUIDX 114730


--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Jen Reese" <stevejjen at e...> wrote:
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> So JKR was asked, "Do you like Sirius Black?" and her response was, 
> well, less than glowing. She specifically points out all his flaws 
> in record time, including his penchant for "spouting bits of 
> personal philosophy" but not always living up to them (i.e. how he 
> treats Kreacher). 
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> What happened to Sirius being one of her favorite characters? That 
> she couldn't wait to get to POA and write about Lupin & Sirius? Will 
> Lupin next on the chopping block?!?
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> Basically she distills Sirius down to a 'slightly unbalanced' person 
> with one great quality--feeling great affection for James, which he 
> then transferred to Harry.
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> I felt a little let-down by her characterization. Not that she said 
> anything untrue of course ;), but she seems to be wavering on her 
> view of Sirius, like she was influenced by fandom casting the cold 
> light of day on the character. It's like hearing your Mom trash your 
> brother behind his back: "Oh well, that one...yes, well we tried but 
> he's been a big disappointment."
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> Jen, wondering if JKR is back-pedaling or merely bringing to light 
> her true feelings on the subject.

Sophierom:

Interesting thoughts, Jen, but I wonder if she's really wavering. 
Didn't JKR also once say that Snape was one of her favorite characters
(to write, at least)?  Maybe she liked Sirius as a character
(emotionally unstable, very human, wrongly accused -all traits of a
dynamic, interesting character), but she wouldn't want him as her best
friend? :-)