Sirius Suspecting Lupin

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No: HPFGUIDX 34907

Laura wrote:
>     In response to those who have been speculating upon *why* 
Sirius might have suspected Lupin as the traitor, well, it seems 
quite obvious to me.  At the time, it was apparent that dear old 
Voldy was getting insider information.  Who has this information?  
Well, Dumbledore, the Potters, and the Potter's inner circle (I.E. 
Sirius, Remus, Peter).  Sirius obviously wouldn't have suspected 
Dumbledore or the Potters or himself (^_^ new theory!! James and Lily 
were spying on THEMSELVES for LV!!! *maniacal laughter* no.  JK. 
ahem.) So that leaves Remus and Peter.  Peter is weak, agrees with 
everything the other Marauders say, etc. etc.  Doesn't really seem 
like spy material, does he? So that leaves Remus.  
> 
> :( Too often people equate "weak" with "harmless".  

Well, I think that for Sirius it would have to be *more* than a 
matter of subtraction.  That's a major accusation to be leveling 
against a friend, without being able to justify it by evidence based 
on the friend's precedented actions or opinions, you know?  I think 
it would also have to be more than a matter of prejudice based on 
Lupin's being a werewolf, because if his werewolfery exists in a 
vacuum surrounded by *only* good qualities, Sirius would have no 
reason to suspect Lupin at all.  

Er.  In a hurry, not making sense, shutting up.

Mahoney