Werewolves and related topics

[lipglossusa]

No: HPFGUIDX 33868

Cindy wrote,
> > 
> 
> I've read the arguments that Lupin's presence in the train 
> compartment was not an accident, and I understand that many people 
> believe he was sent there to protect Harry.  I suppose that is 
> possible, but there is one thing that still bothers me.  Why would 
he 
> pretend to be asleep?  I mean, why not just be upfront about why he 
> is there?  He could walk up to Harry, introduce himself, say that 
> he's going to keep an eye out for Sirius Black and dementors.  
> 

In support of the Lupin-as-protector-sent-by-Dumbledore theory, I 
think that one reason that Lupin wouldn't have come straight out and 
told HRH why he was there is that, at this point, Harry still isn't 
supposed to "know" that Sirius Black is after him.  When they arrive 
at Hogwarts, McGonagall decides to tell him this, but Harry tells her 
that he heard Mr and Mrs Weasley's conversation already.

But, ultimately I have to disagree with the theory that Lupin was put 
on the train to protect Harry, because (I wrote this in an earlier 
post) I don't see why Dumbledore would be concerned about Sirius 
getting on the train in the first place.  It's not like he could 
waltz onto Platform 9 and 3/4 with wizards everywhere, and someone 
would definitely notice a random huge black dog wandering around.  
The Hogwarts Express is pretty safe-- everyone gets on in a 
conspicuous, open space and the train doesn't stop until it gets to 
Hogsmeade.  Plus there must be all kinds of enchantments protecting 
it against vandalism, breaking down, crashing, etc.  I also think 
that since Dumbledore knows Remus and Sirius's history, he wouldn't 
put Remus in the position of having to restrain, attack, or possibly 
kill his former best friend.

Marina J.