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

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 "cheresherri"  
> 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.

Potioncat:
A lot of readers have had the same reaction. I've read some very 
convincing posts with this slant, and I know it's a valid one, but I 
pepersonally don't get the same impression. Remus seems to be the one 
adult who wants to be involved in bringing LV down. He doesn't know 
the kids are going on a prolonged camping trip.


> cheresherri
> snip> a character I once saw as kind, selfless and intelligent 
>suddenly became gruff, selfish and impulsive.  

Potioncat:
Oh, But that's the nature of werewolf. <eg>

I also have a defining moment for Mr. Lovegood. All along he was an 
eccentric, brave character who showed character by printing anti-LV 
stories and supporting Harry. When we saw him betray Harry to protect 
his daughter, and we knew it wasn't cowardice or greed, but a reall 
effort to save Luna...boy did my heart go out to him!

Come to think of it, this sort of mirrors, or contrasts with Lupin, 
leaving his family to be Harry.