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

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Welcome aboard! 
 
> 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?

I imagine Sirius has Buckbeak conveniently hidden close by, perhaps 
in the cave.  Once he's away from people, Sirius can change back into 
personhood and rejoin Buckbeak.

 
> 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)
 
He has more freedom of movement as a stray.

> 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?

I admit that I have a hard time thinking that there isn't some need 
for the two of them to explain to each other why they each suspected 
the other.  Simply saying, "Hi, I'm sorry, forgive me" after a twelve 
year separation doesn't cut it with me.  I think whatever happened to 
cause suspicions indicate some sort of trust issues that true friends 
would want to clear up.  Especially when you and your old friend are 
the only two left of your old gang.  

However, since this series is about Harry, I doubt we will get any 
further in-depth examination of this particular aspect of the 
Remus/Sirius relationship.  JKR may just leave it as is, and make it 
plain through the interactions of the "old crowd" that the two of 
them are okay with each other and leave it at that. 
> 
> 
> 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.

Enjoy - the discussions can get pretty lively and it's always amazing 
that people keep coming up with new thoughts, ideas and 
interpretations.

Marianne