Wizard Fashion + Lupin Theory

[lziner]

No: HPFGUIDX 78214

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Jen Reese" <stevejjen at e...> 
wrote:
> --- 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

I have a different thought about his robe.  Maybe he keeps it so 
shabby to show how the WW treats someone with his condition.  He 
cannot work and is shunned.  So it's just a reminder to him of his 
status.  OR - an attempt to "wake-up" others about how those with his 
condition are treated.

Also, in POA, Malfoy criticizes  his manner of dress which says a lot 
about Malfoy.  The other students overlook his shabby appearance as 
their respect for him grows.  It's a good way to size someone up.

I like the advocate idea - I would just hate for him to live with his 
Mom.  Like he wouldn't have enough problems with women :)

Lziner