Clarification - Godparent

[Chris]

No: HPFGUIDX 131607

> I'd like to know why the Potter's didn't go with DD as SK - after 
> all, isn't he the only one You-Know-Who ever feared, and couldn't DD 
> have used additional spells to further protect the secret within him?
>snip< 
> -JJ

 My guess would be that the Potters trusted their friends above all 
others. James had grown up with Sirius after all, and they were like 
brothers. The person anyone relies on to not betray them is their best 
friend. We're not sure whether Lily agreed with them, as has been 
discussed on here before. James more than likely had to convince Lily, 
as she probably would have went along with DD. There are gaps in the 
story that will probably be resolved in the last two books, and we 
will find out more information then.
 I do have to give credit to Sirius though. He made a mistake in 
trusting Peter Pettigrew. However, he knew enough about himself to be 
aware that if he was caught by LV, he may have weakened under torture 
and eventually divulged the secret. This shows to me that the arrogant 
teenager eventually grew into a man that was well aware of his flaws.

Chris
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