Why Lupin can't be evil!

[Melanie Black]

No: HPFGUIDX 75305

I have toyed with writing this for weeks now, ever since the first evil Lupin scenario and while I realize most people are not advocating this theory I just have to put in my say as to why it would devistate the entire story  (and in my opinion do much more than that if Lupin turns out to be evil).  
 
Remus Lupin is not just a former DADA teacher.  He is not just one of the marauders, he's not just an ex-prefect, James and Sirius's best friend, or a werewolf.  He is a symbol of sensless persecution, he stands for any person who has ever been a victim of prejudice.  For Lupin to be evil would promote the stereotypes that JKR has fought against so far in the books. 
 
But even more than just that..let's look at the purpose up until now that Lupin has served in the books.  He is a voice of reason, concern, love in the books.  While Molly and Sirius yelled to show their opinions, Remus showed he cared by just stating his opinion.  
 
His subtle  way about him makes him probably the most believable character in the series.  He is not over the top, yet his personality is ever prominent in the books.  In one of the most touching parts of the series, Remus is  moved to tears when he found out that Harry could hear James during the dementor attack.  It hurt him to see Harry go through this experience, yet, he did not captilize on it and discuss all of his Hogwarts memories.  No, he just simply told Harry that they were friends at school.  An evil character would capitalize on Harry wanting to learn about the partronus because it would be a great way to earn Harry's trust.  To lure him in.  Yet, Remus hesitated when Harry first wished to learn the Patronus. 
 
He is also not scared to use Voldies name a trait that has yet to be found in any "evil" character.  Not even found in the deatheaters.  
 
And in an evil more telling trait he was highly upset by his best friends death.  Yet, he still tried to comfort and protect Harry and Neville.  He did not run after Harry, he did not try to be the hero.  He did not go into a crying fit.  He remained calm. poised, strong.  Yet, even Harry noted the pain in his eyes.  
 
To me that does not sound like an evil person.  And I sincerely hope that nobody is able to prove me wrong.  
 
~Mela
 
 


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