I actually think that Willow's appearance in S7 AtS IS in character because of several reinforcing factors:
1) She made the decision to cast the spell when she decided to go to L.A. Removes a lot of the angst factor. 2) She realizes that the Fang Gang must be on very thin ice morale-wise. Thus the last thing they need is Angsty Willow. 3) She's on familiar ground. As she notes, the reensouling spell was the first major spell she ever cast. 4) Getting away from the Hellmouth AND the personal attention of the First probably helps to some extent. 5) Willow often acts more confident when Buffy isn't around. Especially when she's doing something to help Buffy.
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Date: Aug. 19th, 2010 08:00 pm (UTC)1) She made the decision to cast the spell when she decided to go to L.A. Removes a lot of the angst factor.
2) She realizes that the Fang Gang must be on very thin ice morale-wise. Thus the last thing they need is Angsty Willow.
3) She's on familiar ground. As she notes, the reensouling spell was the first major spell she ever cast.
4) Getting away from the Hellmouth AND the personal attention of the First probably helps to some extent.
5) Willow often acts more confident when Buffy isn't around. Especially when she's doing something to help Buffy.