"True, but much to gain in making an effort. You will not always have access to a pensieve, and expecting such times, might be incentive enough." Knowledge was always worth an effort.
"Fear is rarely a productive motivation, since it tends to cloud other perceptions of a situation, than the basic cause of that fear and the instant removal of the threat. And sometimes you can make the mistake of focusing only on those few memories you remember you don't want to share, potentially forgetting other memories, that might even be more volatile in the hands of somebody else..." A small smirk formed on his lips.
"Additionally, afterwards, you might find it difficult to remember the actual details of the situation. Details that might be helpful another time. To prevent a repeat."
Why was he trying to convince Lupin of this?
"Of course, in a more casual setting as this one, when gaining knowledge isn't the main reason for the exercise, one could see it differently. Then it would take on the character of a wager... a competition." Which Lupin would lose. That didn't prevent a light touch of challenge in his voice and eyes as he looked into Lupin's eyes.
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Date: 2005-05-09 07:18 pm (UTC)"Fear is rarely a productive motivation, since it tends to cloud other perceptions of a situation, than the basic cause of that fear and the instant removal of the threat. And sometimes you can make the mistake of focusing only on those few memories you remember you don't want to share, potentially forgetting other memories, that might even be more volatile in the hands of somebody else..." A small smirk formed on his lips.
"Additionally, afterwards, you might find it difficult to remember the actual details of the situation. Details that might be helpful another time. To prevent a repeat."
Why was he trying to convince Lupin of this?
"Of course, in a more casual setting as this one, when gaining knowledge isn't the main reason for the exercise, one could see it differently. Then it would take on the character of a wager... a competition." Which Lupin would lose. That didn't prevent a light touch of challenge in his voice and eyes as he looked into Lupin's eyes.