[HPforGrownups] Marauder's Map theory and Threepio the house elf

[JamiDeise at aol.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 20115

In a message dated 6/4/2001 11:38:19 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
Allyse at my-deja.com writes:

<< I just wondered if anyone had advanced the theory to include the 
 person who first *activated* the map. That is, since Lupin was the 
 one who intoned "I solemnly swear I am up to no good" and activiated 
 the map, it would still be running in "full Marauder mode" when he 
 left it on and hightailed it over the WW to find out what was 
 happening. Then, when Snape came into the office with the potion and 
 discovered the map, Lupin would be visible, since it was Lupin 
 himself who activitated. I think it makes sense, and I don't remember 
 anyone making that suggestion in the past. Of course, I could be 
 wrong, and I'd be happy to stand corrected if I am. :)
  >>


My latest theory:  the map only shows people who are relevant to the person 
who's viewing it. I believe it's a highly intelligent map -- remember, when 
Harry first got it, it showed Map Harry tapping the witch and saying the 
secret password. 

It's not a very big map -- and it would have to be huge in order to show 
everyone at Hogwarts -- I estimate there are about 300 people. 

The map knows who's looking at it and what they want or need to know. Just 
don't ask me how. ;-)

Jami