Pettigrew parallels

[Penny & Bryce Linsenmayer]

No: HPFGUIDX 5358

Hi --

Sister Mary Lunatic wrote:

> Everyone seems to picture Peter Pettigrew as just a tag-along to the
> Marauders and not part of a foursome.  But you're overlooking the fact
> that he learned, with them, the extremely difficult Animagus magic,
> which means he must have been a regular member of the group.  Not only
> that, but his name is also on the Marauders Map as one of the
> "manufacturers" -- suggesting again that he was closely involved in
> the day-to-day shenanigans of the group.  James and Lily considered
> him an acceptable substitute Secret Keeper when Sirius suggested it
> (and of course, Sirius trusted him completely at this point as well,
> which indicates he was not a casual or annoying acquaintance).

Thanks Sister ML!  That's what I was trying to say yesterday or earlier
today, can't remember which.  I don't see any reason to think that
Pettigrew was just a tag-along.  He was clearly (IMO) an integral member
of the Marauders.  Neville, OTOH, is not a member of our Trio.  I think
most of us would agree there.  But, for the reasons you set out, I
definitely agree that Pettigrew was a Marauder.

Penny


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