[HPforGrownups] Re: Lupin and Tonks - What about the baby?

[Maria]

No: HPFGUIDX 172945

On 7/26/07, Kim <mikcers at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>  Even if Lupin and Tonks knew that their child would have a good life
> without them because he'd have his grandmother, godfather, and friends, why
> would they choose to let someone else raise him? This is the opposite of
> what Harry's parents did. In fact, Harry was
>  specifically protected by the sacrifice that Lily made. It seemed more like
> Tonks was sacrificing more for "the cause" than for Teddy.

I am sorry, but I have to say I don't like this comparison between
Lupin and Tonks and James and Lily regarding what they give priority
to, the cause or their child.
James and Lily stayed home protecting their child because it was the
child of the prophecy and Voldemort was looking for him to kill him
specifically. By doing that, by protecting Harry, they were fighting
for the cause. If Harry had been a normal baby and James and Lily had
been simply members of the Order fighting Voldemort, they would have
probably done the same as Lupin and Tonks, that is, leave their son
with a grandparent or some other custodian while they go fight to
provide a better world for their son.

Maria