![]() ![]() ![]() He and James locked horns from the first time they met on the Hogwarts Express. Snape, to be fair, deserved some share of blame for his woes. This was only enhanced by his fortunate association with handsome, cool Sirius and thoughtful, intelligent Remus Lupin. Hence, perhaps, why James appeared to have ‘that indefinable air of having been well cared for, even adored’ which Snape so conspicuously lacked, and why he behaved in such a manner sometimes. But, arguably, sometimes a child is more inclined to empathy if they grow up with boundaries, and an instilled sense of humility. Far from it – love, comfort and plenty should be the hallmark of every child’s upbringing. They were much older, and wealthy, so James grew up in a doting environment without the compromise of siblings, in a home without material limits.Ĭertainly, that’s not inherently a negative thing. Euphemia and Fleamont Potter tried and failed for many years to bring a child into the world before baby James came along. Perhaps one reason – not an excuse, but a reason – is James’s upbringing. So it begs the question – why was James Potter such an awful rotter? Should not those who are blessed with talent, looks and a large group of friends be all the more munificent to those less fortunate? ![]()
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