Spies, Lies and Self fullfilling prophecies

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No: HPFGUIDX 146743

> Pippin, regarding Lupin's and Sirius's plan to kill Peter in the 
> Shrieking Shack:
> Lupin was about to betray everything his closest friends believed 
> in, everything for which  they had fought, suffered and died. It's a
> poor way to honor their sacrifice. 

> Debbie:
> But why does that make Lupin a traitor and Sirius not so?  Sirius' 
> obsession with killing Peter equally betrays what his closest 
> friends believed in.  In fact, Sirius *invited* Lupin to join him in
> killing Peter.  Is it the Azkaban effect -- Sirius' desire to kill 
> is excused because he is reckless and crazed with anger, while Lupin
> is too calm and reflective to be given credit for such feelings?

Christina:

Exactly, and you're not even taking into account Harry, who I'd argue
shows the same desire for revenge, willingness to kill and injure
(although he shows a lack of ability the first couple of times he
tries), and betrayal of "everything his closest friends believed in."
 Harry, whose first reaction to Sirius Black isn't to get help or run,
but to kill him in revenge.  Harry, whose first reaction to the death
of Sirius is to run after Bellatrix, yelling, "She killed Sirius!  She
killed him - I'll kill her!" and then trying casting an Unforgivable
on her.  Harry, whose first reaction to Dumbledore's death is not to
help out with the Order's battle but to actively pursue Snape (who is
fleeing anyway), attempting to cast two Unforgivables (which are
parried).  Harry, who makes clear at the end of HBP that he won't be
kind should he meet up with Snape again.  And we are concerned with
*Lupin's* desire for revenge?

Christina