I'm new here... whats the current theories on...

[prefectmarcus at yahoo.com]

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--- In HPforGrownups at y..., lou_lou_san at y... wrote:

> Hello, having just found this group, I was hoping to find out 
others 
> opinions on:

Welcome Lou Lou.  You will find a lot of answers in the FAQ and at 
the Lexicon.  However, you've asked some questions that I don't 
believe are in them so let me try my hand at them.

> What happened to Buckbeak near the end of GoF?  Sirius is in the 
> school and takes dog form to Lupin's so where does he fit into it 
all?

If it were me, I would head to the cave and take Buckbeak.  It would 
be a whole lot easier on the paws.  :)

> Why did Sirius have to hang around as a stray near Hogsmeade rather 
> than hiding out with someone who lived there (possibly a 
convinently 
> moved Lupin, financed by Sirius)

I can think of several things.  One, Lupin is a werewolf which brings 
its own set of problems.  Two, he is trying to keep a low profile.  
The fewer people involved, the better.  Three, he had Buckbeak with 
him.  Four, if he was financing it, it might get noticed.  A one-time 
withdrawal for a Firebolt might slip by, but a constant resource 
drain might get spotted by the MOM who is still looking for him.
 
> Is there any continuing resentment between Lupin and Black 
regarding 
> them each thinking the other had betrayed James and Lily?  There 
> initial embrace indicates not, but if so, why didn't they get in 
> touch during GoF?

Why should there be?  They both lived through evil times, and 
regretted suspecting each other.  They are also the last of their old 
gang, except Peter of course.  They were both relieved that they 
still have each other.

> Are there any heavily supported rumours about the next book, other 
> than Lupin being in it and it being called Hary Potter and the 
Order 
> of the Phoenix?

There are plenty of rumors.  I can't remember too many in the FAQ.  
There might be.  However, you will not find any in the Lexicon.  It 
deals with facts -- solid, believable, verifiable *fact*.  Ultimately 
I like that better.  I hate getting worked up over rumors, don't 
you?  However, rumors are fun sometimes and there are plenty of sites 
elsewhere on the web with rumor lists.  The Unofficial Harry Potter 
Fan Club is a good place to start.  :)

> Thanks in advance for your input, and I am glad I have finally 
found 
> a discussion group for adult fans, having trawled through some of 
the 
> childrens ones.

Most of us feel the same way.  :)

Marcus