Harry's new guardian/mentor?

[greatlit2003]

No: HPFGUIDX 87402

Who will be Harry's new guardian? I don't mean an official guardian, 
but basically someone he can turn to. I wasn't satisfied with the 
end scene of OotP. I just don't imagine Mad-Eye or Tonks taking on 
an important, protective role in Harry's life. We barely know these 
characters. I know it is impossible to replace Sirius, and perhaps 
for the plot it is necessary to push Harry to independence. But I 
just can't imagine him transformed from mourning teenager to Voldie 
killer without some form of guidance. Here are some of the 
possibilities:

1. Lupin---my favorite choice.  He is Harry's only remaining 
connection with James. I was always surprised that Harry did not 
grow closer to Lupin. I had hoped they would keep in touch at least 
in GoF, like the way Hagrid writes to Harry during the holidays. I 
guess JKR didn't want to create "competition" for Sirius. Sirius's 
death was more poignant because he became the single most important 
adult in Harry's life, pushing everyone else to the back. I hope 
that Lupin will come forward now to take care of Harry. I would be 
most disappointed if he became a minor character on par with Moody 
and Tonks.

2. Molly and Arthur---an obvious choice, since they clearly want to 
take care of Harry. I just wonder how Harry will feel about Molly, 
since she used to fight with Sirius so often?

3. Snape----no, not as a guardian (though I would be amused if Snape 
filled Sirius's place in Harry's life). I think that Snape will be 
the one who teaches Harry how to fight Voldemort. They may never be 
friends, but Harry and Snape will have some important connection.

4. Unknown friend of Lily---I do want to learn more about Harry's 
mother. She barely has a personality, and seems to exist to be:
    a. James' love interest   b. the pretty woman with red hair and 
Harry's green eyes   c. the woman who died to save Harry

greatlit2003
hoping that Lily had a great time at Hogwarts too, one to rival 
James's adventures