Moon and Lupin - Was Snape's Ahoy!

[marephraim]

No: HPFGUIDX 67336

Nina wrote:
> 
> My (very personal) theory is that Lupin's transformation depends 
on 
> the moon rising to a certain position (it's zenith) and THEN being 
> transformed.  Therefore, the sun can set on a full moon night, but 
a 
> werewolf won't 'become' until the full moon is at it's highest 
point, 
> which coincides with the gang exiting the Whomping Willow at that 
> exact moment.  Whether he's indoors or outdoors, that is the 
moment 
> he is transformed.  My theory, and I'm sticking too it!
> 
> Nina

I've read a lot of this topic off and on for a while now and haven't 
researched the archive (so forgive if this treads old ground) but 
wouldn't it be more likely (and not a Flint) if the reason for Lupin 
only changing when the moon appears is residual effect of the potion 
he's taking? He misses the dose for the evening (which is why Snape 
turns up at all) but he has been taking it on a regular basis. The 
effect is supposed to give him a measure of control, not necessarily 
preventing the transformation but allowing him a more dog-like 
existence rather than werewolf-like mania. Could it not therefore 
also have a side effect of easing the transformation itself, making 
it more moon light oriented?  

Just a thought....

MarEphraim