Wizard existance to Muggle governement?

[Kristin]

No: HPFGUIDX 16697

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., mulligag at t... wrote:
> 
> Oh, and could someone point me to the posts where it was discussed 
why Sirius thought Remus was the spy?  I'd really like to see other 
people's ideas on that.  (Unless, of course, you'd allow me to bring 
up the subject again?  ^_^)
> 
> Love ya,
> Cristin



That idea came out of PoA(pg. 373 US ver.)

"Not if he thought I was the spy, Peter," said Lupin. "I assume 
that's why you didn't tell me, Sirius?" he said casually over 
Pettigrew's head.

"Forgive me Remus," said Black.

I don't think that topic has been discussed yet and the posts I saw 
during Remus week didn't mention that. They're working from GoF 
backward to SS/PS.

As for my thoughts on the subject:

Someone close to James and Lily had been leaking info about them to 
Voldemort. Since Remus is a dark creature it was natural to suspect 
him. Sirius and James may have believed that because Remus was a 
werewolf Voldemort had some power over him, sort of like the Imperius 
curse and therfore couldn't be trusted. Even though they had known 
Remus since they were all 11, at least, and knew that he was a good 
person they ultimately held the werewolf thing over him. Was it right
for them to do that? Maybe, maybe not. It didn't seem that Remus was 
overly surprised or bothered by the thought. Of course he thought 
Sirius was the spy all those years. 

Cheers,
       Kristin