James as Stag

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No: HPFGUIDX 34557

> --- jrwilkens <wilke013 at g...> wrote:
> > Andrew MacIan <andrew_macian at y...> wrote:
> > > So, for James to appear as a stag is in line with
> > > being a *very* strong protector symbol, both for
> > Lupin
> > > and his other friends, as well as for his son.
> > 
> > I agree that as a symbol James As Stag works quite
> > well and especially works as Harry's Patronus.  My 
> > problem with James As Stag is a practical one.  We
> > have a fairly graphic description of how small a
> > tunnel 
> > exists between the Whomping Willow and the Shrieking
> > Shack.  I can imagine a large dog and a werewolf 
> > getting in and out.  But can you really picture a
> > large stag with full set of prongs managing in the
> > narrow 
> > confines!!
> 
> 
> So, yes, for lack of given direction, I have
> *definite* problems with a 14- to 16-point buck (at
> about 14 hh) wandering down that tunnel without a
> *lot* of cursing and swearing on his part.

How about if, as they're marching down the tunnel together, James 
goes first as a HUMAN, blocked from Lupin as a werewolf by Sirius as 
a very big dog.  Upon getting to where there's a little more room 
(the Shrieking Shack or near the Whomping Willow), James then 
transforms.  Or if Lupin as werewolf is injuring Sirius too much with 
this plan, couldn't Sirius and Peter join Remus, get him to some pre-
arranged place, and have James join up later, having transformed into 
a stag once he has room.  I sure the problem could have been worked 
around.

Devin, who's all for finding problems and then trying to give the 
author as much room as necessary for a solution