[HPforGrownups] DD putting his foot down (was: Hagrid's Tale)

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SSSusan:
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Now, it *is* interesting to note that the line  used in the movie --
"DD has already risked enough on my behalf" -- does not  occur in the 
book. So, technically, it's possible that, had Lupin not  resigned, DD 
would have put his foot down.

What do people  think?  Would DD have done, had Lupin not volunteered 
to  go?

Siriusly Snapey  Susan

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Chancie:
 
I think that Lupin's movie line, is just in reference to the fact  that
Dumbledore allowed him to go to Hogwarts when no other  Headmaster
would have.  He went to the trouble of planting the Whomping  Willow,
tunneling to Hogsmead, and setting up the Shrieking Shack just for  him.
Dumbledore kept Lupin's secret for him, he defended him against  Snape,
and trusted him despite the fact that he and Sirius were great  friends.  
 
I don't think for one-second that Dumbledore would have fired Lupin.   Harry
Ron and Hermione would have been able to explain that Lupin left early to 
try and protect them.  It was a mistake that made Lupin for get to  take his 
potion that night, although I know a few might wish to dispute that fact  ;).
I'm sure that Dumbledore would understand the fact that seeing your  dead
friend and a student being pulled to the Whomping Willow with
someone known to be a mad murdering lunatic would cause nearly anyone 
to momentarily forget that he needed to take a potion.  I know it  would be
fairly easy for me to do so, but maybe I'm just absent minded.
 
 







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