Why Potter house was destroyed 15 years ago

[Susan Smith]

No: HPFGUIDX 74531

As previously posted, I have been converted to the theory that James 
Potter and Lupin had some sort of switching spell thing happening the 
night the Potter's died.  The more I gave it some thought, it has 
helped explain some things never answered from that fateful evening.

What if, not intentionally, but just by chance, Potter and Lupin were 
practicing Switching Spells.  Just as they had helped each other 
learn to be Animagi, perhaps they regularly helped each other with 
NEWT level magic and beyond.  For some reason they chose to work on 
Switching spells that evening and switched.

Before anything could be done about it, Peter and Voldemort were upon 
them and all heck broke loose.  Lupin (as James) was killed and James 
(as Lupin) was incapacitated, restrained, stunned, whatever.  Lily 
was killed, then AK rebounded from Harry and Voldemort was 
disembodied.

At this point Pettigrew transformed and ran off.  The house was still 
in order (because AK is precise and does no collateral damage).  
Lupin comes to and finds baby Harry.  Not knowing what has become of 
V. and Peter he immediately owls Dumbledore (or other order member)
and then waits for assistance.  But, oh no!  The full moon shines 
through the windows, and he starts to transform.  Since he is James 
he does not know how to handle it, he cannot control himself.  He 
drops Harry and becomes wild/violent.  He literally destroys the 
houseduring his transformation, then runs off knowing he may harm 
Harry.

Knowing he would be a threat to baby Harry, he waited to return until 
daylight, along with Dumbledore, Hagrid, etc.  Not knowing what 
exactly has happened to V. and knowing that angry death eaters may be 
looking for him, it is decided that he must go into hiding.  Harry 
because of his mother's protection and "old magic" must go to "her" 
family.  

This could explain the destroyed house and also the delay of several 
hours before getting Harry to the Dursleys.

Just my thoughts-those of you who regularly ridicule and or hate 
the "Switch" theory-please be kind and gentle while you crush me!

Atropos Gryffin