[HPforGrownups] CHAPDISC: DH10, Kreacher's Tale

[Sherry Gomes]

No: HPFGUIDX 180119

Michele:
> > 4. Kreacher mentions that Sirius' leaving home broke his mother's 
> > heart. Does this new bit of information seem to contradict Sirius'
> > story about his relationship with his family?
>
> Jeanette: I would say no. It is entirely possible her heart was broken 
> because of the REASON that Sirius left and not the fact of his 
> leaving. To have a son reject everything she believed in and walk away 
> from the traditions and responiblities she felt were of the utmost 
> importance could be heart-breaking.



Sherry:

I thought the line about breaking his mother's heart was just more of
Kreacher's hostility toward Sirius.  Mrs. black's portrait sure didn't seem
to sound off with any love for Sirius or heart break either.  At any rate, I
can't begin to feel sorry for someone who would disown her own son for any
reason, but then, I come from a family who would never consider such a
thing, even though my dad's generation did plenty to break their mother's
heart.  I'm not inclined to take Kreacher's word for anything about Sirius.
There was some kind of history there, that we never got to see, but there's
got to be a reason Sirius hated Kreacher and Kreacher hated him.

Sherry