why kill Pettigrew and the biblical theory

[eillim022861 <the.harrisfamily@virgin.net>]

No: HPFGUIDX 49851

I've been scanning the messages for a few days, and have been 
intrigued by the 'is Lupin evil?' debate.  Personally I don't think 
he is, but (and if it has been covered I apologise, but couldn't find 
any reference in the search)wondered why he was so keen to dispatch 
Pettigrew.

Surely, it would be better to have Pettigrew alive so that he could 
be questioned and his story substantiated.  Would the fact that he 
was dead automatically have cleared Sirius.  After all, even 
Dumbledore believed that Sirius betrayed the Potters and he also 
commented on the low opinion of werewolves within the wizarding 
community.  I can understand that Sirius, after 12 years in Azkaban 
would feel vengeful and apt to act first, think later, but Lupin?  
Also, murdering some-one in front of 3 children isn't really 
something a Professor should be considering.

On a separate issue, the bliblical theme has intriged me.  I read 
somewhere (I can't remember the reference, sorry!)  that JKR has said 
that if we know our biblical theology we could guess what happens to 
Harry.  We know that Jesus was betrayed by Judas who was paid 30 
pieces of silver.  Could there be a connection with Peter and his 
silver arm, or maybe there is a betrayal closer to home (Ron?).  I'm 
not convinced of the death and resurrection theroy as it seems a 
constant view within the wizarding world that when you're dead, 
your're dead.

eillim (who really likes Lupin and Snape)