Sleepy Lupin/ adult supervision on the train

[Edblanning at aol.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 33917

I'm coming to the conclusion that Lupin is sleeping on the train for purely 
literary purposes.

I don't think he can be there to supervise ( he wouldn't just sleep, would 
he, much too conscienscious) or to look out for Harry: they end up in the 
same carriage by accident.

I think it's simply a way of a) introducing him, at the same time raising 
questions about his appearance and his reliability ( the Sneakoscope) and b) 
having him there to explain to the reader the Dementor  whilst at the same 
time letting the trio get on with their conversation as if in private.  
(Someone posted an interesting message a while ago, pointing out the 
different ways in which the DADA teachers are introduced)

Eloise, hoping she's got her facts straight this time


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