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• Citation: G. L. Flett and P. L. Hewitt (Eds.) (2002) Perfectionism. Theory, Research and Treatment. American Psychological Association: Washington, DC

• DOI/PMID/ISBN: 1557988420

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It occured to me that Eddard broke his promise (whatever it was) to Lyanna, and he felt remorse. I re-read the parts, and the books didn't say anything about keeping the promise. Tinfoil, but it puts the whole thing in a different perspective.

If Jon is really Rhaegar's and Lyanna's, he is Ned's nephew. He would disguise him, because his best friend would want him dead. He would even dishonor himself by admitting he is a bastard. He would keep a secret for decades, just to protect the boy. But why would Ned Stark send his own nephew of such great importance to take the black? He only had to tell Catelyn the truth about him, I am definitely sure that she would have accepted it, her anger would be gone, and Jon could continue living in the "safety" of Winterfell. It just does not add up to me... Everyone knows the Night's Watch is full of criminals and that it is in general a harsh place. Thoughts?