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Jestermonkey4u wrote: ^ I think the comment about being the runt of the litter is being taken out of context to the rest of the posting. The runt of a litter generally needs more guidance. This is all I believe is meant by the term for Derek. Peter looked out for him and Deaton was charged with looking out for him and helping him. You add the fact that Derek had a hard time controlling his emotions and you can see where he needs more guidance than others probably needed. A strong leader cannot lead by emotions, they have to set aside feelings at times in order to make the right choice for the pack. Derek's progression is leading him further towards being a strong leader so he is outgrowing the term but at least in the past, I can see why the term would be used to describe him. Don't disagree with your assessment of Derek but assigning the word runt to that explanation just doesn't fit.

Literal meaning:  the smallest animal born in a litter; the animal in a litter least likely to survive.

imo neither of those definitions describe Derek.