Wizard Fashion + Lupin Theory

[Jen Reese]

No: HPFGUIDX 78213

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Steve" <bboy_mn at y...> wrote:
> My own private Lupin theory-
> 
> Some people have wondered how Lupin as an outcast from society could
> have possible gained all the knowledge of magic that he seems to 
have.
> 
> The first part of my theory involved Lupin's mother. I think she
> constantly supported him and encouraged him to say home and study,
> that is, put his time to good use instead of moping around the house
> all day feeling sorry for himself. So this gave him a great deal of
> time to gain academic knowledge.
> <big snip>
> I think Lupin's mother is still alive and that he still lives with
> her, and she still encourages him to make productive use of his time
> and try to make something out of his life. Sure hope we get to meet 
her.
> 
> Just a thought.
> 
> bboy_mn


Awwwww, this is a very sweet theory! You know, there's so little info 
about Lupin's parents, but what's there supports your theory. In POA, 
Lupin said his parents "tried everything" but he wasn't helped until 
the Wolfsbane potion came along. 

And his parents must have approached Dumbledore to push his admission 
to Hogwarts, assuming he was in St. Mungos after the bite and thus 
registered as a werewolf. So it naturally follows he wasn't invited 
to Hogwarts and his parents had to advocate for him.  An example of 
inclusion at its finest--all parties working together in the best 
interest of the child.  

Do you think it's possible we've already met his Mom?  Professor 
Sprout or Madam Pomfrey could hold their own with a werewolf child, 
and might be (?) old enough to have a child Lupin's age (I'll check 
the Lexicon on that). McGonagall certainly could, and we would never 
know he was her son b/c she's not one to show favoritism. Just having 
a little fun--I like the idea that Lupin has an advocate out there to 
help him through his trials....Jen