Lupin - Potioncat's challenge ( Was: Cannons and teachers)

[Casey]

No: HPFGUIDX 128495

> Sophierom:
> However, I do wonder how Lupin learned to teach the way he did.
> Snape's past may be mysterious, but Lupin's past is practically
> invisible.  Sure, we know he was bitten by a werewolf at a young age;
> we also know that the other three Marauders accepted him and 
supported
> him during their school years together.  I suppose this acceptance
> might be the main difference between his understanding of human
> behavior and Snape's (thus leading to their different classroom
> styles).  Nonetheless, Lupin, too, has had the opportunity to become
> bitter, particularly with the supposed betrayal of Sirius and the
> hardships he's doubtless faced as a werewolf.  But apparently, he
> hasn't become so bitter that it makes him a tyrant in the classroom
> (I'm not a believer of ESE!Lupin).  I wonder why? 

My take is that Lupin found acceptance at a young age, when your 
personality is being formed. He wasn't attacked like Snape was, for no 
other reason than just being there. He was accepted by the heros of 
the schools, which would give him some cache with the other students. 
His school years weren't tormented, while from what we've seen of 
Snape, not only did he have a bad home life but his school years were 
just as bad. 

No wonder he wants to control the students, he knows just how mean and 
spiteful they can be. Especially those Gryffindors.

Casey