self-control is a myth

Sirius Black is a responsible adult.

Lately I've come across different opinions regarding Sirius in his manifestations in relation to other people, so I decided to return to the books and provide my perspective on this situation.

When we think of Sirius, we most often imagine a highly impulsive person, chasing thrills, "indulging his instincts" (as Severus put it). However, it would be foolish to reduce everything to such a superficial image.

“It is better to die than to betray friends.“

Immediately after the tragedy, Sirius rushed to Godric's Hollow and insisted that his godson stay with him. However, Hagrid, obeying Dumbledore's orders, announced that Harry would be living with the Dursleys. Sirius, though hesitantly, agreed, even offering his motorcycle so Hagrid could get the child home more quickly.

After this, Black goes after Peter. Many interpret this as revenge. But the truth is different: he knew Pettigrew was the secret keeper, and as long as he lived, Harry was in danger. He wanted to track down and eliminate Peter without trial. This, of course, was partly out of anger and revenge, but mostly an attempt to keep Harry safe.

”He would come to live with me.”

Upon learning of the conditions his godson was living in with the Dursleys, he, on the run and still branded a murderer, was completely out of his depth. He even offered Harry to live with him (which ultimately didn't happen), but here's what Potter says about him next:

"...He was convicted of murder, but he escaped from a wizarding prison and is now in hiding. But he keeps in touch with me... He worries about me... He makes sure I'm well..."

”Dark Lord is back.”

The most important moment, in my opinion, occurs in "The Goblet of Fire." After receiving a letter from his godson detailing everything that happened, Sirius doesn't simply respond with a written reply. Still a wanted criminal, he takes on the guise of Padfoot and spends two weeks in Hogsmeade, feeding on dead rats and living on the streets. Any mistake threatens to send him back to Azkaban, but he stays put because Harry needs someone nearby, someone who can offer advice and help.

”It won't be good.”

At the Ministry of Magic, Sirius once again displays the same impulsiveness that many question his "adulthood." But in this episode, it's important to consider the context. He rushes to Harry's aid because, unlike many other adult characters we've seen, he's not prepared to put the interests of the Order above a child's life. He risks himself first and foremost for his godson, not for the Order's goals.

What's the result? Sirius would never have been the ideal parent (not only in everyday life, but in general). Life robbed him of the opportunity to be a "normal" adult. However, he becomes a model of devotion and responsibility. He is able to channel his emotions and thereby protect his loved ones, and he is willing to sacrifice everything.

As Dumbledore noted in a conversation with Harry, Sirius was to him what James was to Sirius himself: "the closest friend" and, I would add, the most responsible adult who simply did not have time to live in the normal world.

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The Ilya we see in Heated rivalry would not be throwing the first punch, he's not an enforcer. Ilya is a star center and a Pest. He wouldn't be doing his job correctly if he was punching players every other game, it would end up with not enough ice time to let him be the playmaker he's paid to be.

But being a pest can be playmaking! Find a player to bait, emotionally push them just enough that they try to fight you, and then get the fuck out of there before the ref gives you both penalties. This gets your team the power play. There is probably someone on Ilya's line dedicated to helping him get out of the fights he starts, and finishing them for him!

I also think this is also something that Shane would respect. Ilya is good at it and it's a good strategy for his team. I don't think Shane would see it as some dirty tactic, because Shane probably thinks everyone with a brain can see it for what it is! He probably thinks everyone should be able to see that being an asshole is a tactic for Ilya, that it's something to ignore and not fall for, that it's a strategy and not personal beef.

“So it’s my birthday next week”

“I know”

“I was thinking of asking for something from you as a… like… I don’t know. Anyway it might be too much to ask for it’s okay if you don’t want to but…”

“What is it Hollander. I am very rich. You cannot scare me.”

“No no it’s not something you buy I was just thinking it would be nice to turn my brain off for that day. I mean it would be a lot of work so like no pressure to agree or anything.”

“I’m not following”

“Could you like tell me what to do all day? Make it so I don’t have to make any choices? It would just be for my birthday. It’s just that I hate making choices. It would be work. I can’t imagine having to do it for two people. Again you can say no.”

They talk about it more and Ilya is getting harder every second as Shane explains that he wants ilya to have complete and utter control of him. He wants to not get out of bed until Ilya tells him he wants to eat what Ilya has him make and stop when Ilya tells him to. He wants to get fucked when Ilya wants and sit where Ilya tells him to and if Shane’s parents have dinner with the two of them that evening he wants Ilya to tell him what to order and squeeze his hand when he’s supposed to talk and he wants to not think about anything for a second.

It’s his birthday, he deserves a treat.

#he's Sharpay on Monday and Troy on Tuesday #the duality of man Hudson Williams

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