Defining Moments (was Re: CHAPDISC: DH32, The Elder Wand

[cheresherri]

No: HPFGUIDX 184801

> Potioncat:
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> Does anyone else have a defining moment that made an impression
about
> a particular character, and determined how the reader felt about
that
> character?
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When I think of something that happened that CHANGED my opinion about
a character, it would be that of Remus Lupin, when he wants to leave
his newly pregnant wife behind and run off with a bunch of teenagers
(Harry, Ron and Hermione, of course) for an adventure.

His rationalizations (she's better off without me, her parents don't
approve of me) made me feel even more angered at him, a character I
once saw as kind, selfless and intelligent suddenly became gruff,
selfish and impulsive.  Even though he sacrificed his life for Harry
and the greater wizarding good, my opinion of him never returned to
what it once was.

Cheresherri,
who has been gone from the boards for awhile and is happy to be back!