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Published: 2014-04-17 18:03:02 +0000 UTC; Views: 1077; Favourites: 38; Downloads: 0
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So, the stunt with Snape and the Shrieking Shack could have gone a lot worse. James finds a private moment to talk with Remus, and despite being a beautiful day the mood could not have been any gloomier. Remus doesn't only feel sick over what could have transpired, but he feels betrayed by one of his only real friends. James is also feeling the strain, shocked that Sirius, who was like a brother and his best friend, could have done such a thing. James is even wondering how much does being a Black really mean. However, despite his own turmoil, he's there for Remus. He looks away as Remus talks, respecting that his friend has lost composure and would probably prefer not to be scrutinised, but places a hand on the bed in support and solidarity.Seventh on tablet
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I really like this one a lot. Their body language says it all--anger, remorse, confusion. Nice work!
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Poor Remus and his Sectumsempra scars!
If he carved himself up like that every twenty-eight days, his secret would be gone in a few months. Those cuts have to be from Severus fighting him off in the Shack before James arrived.
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Yeah, usually he's lucky and manages to avoid scratching his face. However, with Severus and James suddenly appearing it made for a very bad night.
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But somehow he manages to keep on being friends with Sirius, who inflicted all this on him. Well, he really doesn't have much choice in the matter, does he? All three of the Marauders can destroy his life on a whim, as Sirius has just demonstrated. Remus has to keep them sweet in whatever way he can. I'd feel sorrier for him if he weren't such a passive-aggressive jerk to Severus as an adult.
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That's a very interesting way to interpret Remus' situation. It makes for an interesting analysis.
However, I believe that Remus' happiest memories were with the Marauders. They risked their lives in order to become Animagi for Remus. Not only were their actions illegal, but extremely dangerous and liable to failure.
I think Sirius' behaviour exemplifies some of his upbringing. He grew up in a very dark environment, and there is a fair amount of evidence to suggest that mental illness ran in his family, so there can be multiple interpretations as to why he suddenly betrayed Remus. I think it probably horrified Sirius to find that he was more of a Black than he thought. I do not believe that Remus and James would have forgiven Sirius without a sufficient reason or genuine remorse because they are quite idealistic and determined to fight the good fight.
I do believe Sirius had reasons to dislike Snape, but whether he should have shown his opinion is another matter. Snape bullied his brother's son, caused Remus to lose his dream career and has always been a thorn in his side. Sirius was disowned by his Pureblood family, appalled by their views, and then there is Snape, the escaped Death Eater who called Lily a Mudblood. I do not think he ever discovered how Snape was connected to Lily's and James' death, but Snape's previous loyalty to Voldemort, the man who murdered James and Lily, would have also been a sore point. Sirius was sealed away for ten years to rot, whereas Snape, who actually committed wrongs, was allowed to walk free and become a teacher. There's very little reason for Sirius to like Snape. He should not have bullied Snape all those years ago, but that's another matter full of adolescent stupidity.
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