Remus, Sirius and Harry's desires for revenge--A hope about Lupin

[lagattalucianese]

No: HPFGUIDX 146790

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>  Lia says:
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>  Hence, therefore, ergo, I fervently wish that the sympathy I feel 
> for Lupin, brought on in part by how JKR has portrayed his problems, 
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>  Lia, who can't bring herself to believe in an ESE! Lupin
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La Gatta Lucianese:

For me, the thing that argues against Lupin being ESE is that he is 
genuinely kind. I think it is that kindness that accounts for the 
sympathy you feel for him. He didn't have to be so gentle and 
understanding with Neville; what advantage was there for him in 
advancing Neville's skill in DADA or bolstering his confidence? To 
turn him into the kick-a@@ Neville we see in the Battle of the DoM? 
Did he think so badly of the boy's ability that he believed his 
influence would make no difference? I just can't see it that way.