Marauders' Houses

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No: HPFGUIDX 25748

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., cynthiaanncoe at h... wrote:
> --- In HPforGrownups at y..., KayandJay1 at M... wrote:
> > Remus - Gryffindor ( fact) see it here at the bottom of page 
> > http://www.i2k.com/~svderark/lexicon/lupin.html

> What is the basis for saying Remus is in Gryffindor?  I don't recall 
> anything in canon about that?
> 
> Cindy

While I bow to Steve Vander Ark's far superior knowledge of canon, I'm 
pretty sure it's not proven fact.  There are hints, but not conclusive 
evidence that I can recall.

For example, in PoA, Chap 12 (P. 246-American hardcover), Lupin says 
"Well--let's drink to a Gryffindor victory against Ravenclaw!  Not 
that I'm supposed to take sides, as a teacher . . ."  This is good 
reason to believe he may have been in Gryffindor, but it is also 
possible he was not and said this only for Harry's sake rather 
than any house alumnus spirit.

I still imagine he and the rest of the Marauders were all in 
Gryffindor but find alternate house speculation both refreshing and 
interesting.  It would be nice for JKR to give some more recognition 
to the Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw houses, but I can see where doing so 
would cause some minor logistical writing issues as well.

-Luke