New thoughts on Sirius

[Marissa]

No: HPFGUIDX 114768


Jen wrote:

> 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). 
> 
> 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?!?
> 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.

I love Sirius, but I understand completely what Rowling was trying 
to say. The man lost 12 years to Azkaban, and naturally didn't have 
time to grow up. Sirius is a good man, but yes he has faults. He 
reminds me of one of my cousins, who I love more than anything (he's 
one of my very favorite people) but don't always agree with the 
things he does or says. He has faults, and he does things that make 
you want to wince somtimes, but it doesn't mean you love them any 
less. She was in tears after killing him off, and I really think she 
did love him, but she's trying to point out that he's not totally 
innocent. Just because he's not totally innocent or doesn't always 
do the right or smart thing (such as being disappointed in Harry 
just because Harry was thinking of his safety-OP 14) doesn't mean 
he's not worth loving and I think that's what Jo's trying to point 
out.

Marissa