PROPHECY ACTUALLY ABOUT JAMES POTTER WHO IS ALIVE

[Susan Smith]

No: HPFGUIDX 70256

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "lupinwolf2001" 
<lupinwolf2001 at y...> wrote:
> --- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Susan Smith" 
> <atroposgryffin at y...> wrote:
> > For those who buy the theory that Remus Lupin and James Potter 
> > performed a switching spell as further protection against 
Voldemort and that Remus Lupin is actually James, we now have a 
valuable piece of info in the prophecy. <SNIP>
James will kill V., so Harry never has to make that 
unforgiveable "choice" and afterward he will "switch" back just in 
time for Lupin's death (from Lucius Malfoy or other DE)to be a 
sacrifice which saves Harry...
<Lupin wolf wrote:>
While I am not one to critique the theroys of others (as theroy is 
part of the fun of the potter universe), I have to say... there is NO 
foreshadowing (a Rowling must) in having this happen. 

<A.G.>  Respectfully disagree-lots of foreshadowing that Lupin is a 
truly skilled DADA wizard; has "close" relationship with Harry; wants 
Voldemort vanquished, yada, yada.  

<L.W.> wrote: In fact, Rowling has said that we will never see James 
or Lily alive again.  

<ME, A.G.>  SEE is the operative word-for James body no longer 
exists, just his soul (if you buy the theory)

<L.W., again> While Im sure anything is possible, it just wouldn't 
make much sense for James to become a werewolf for one, not tell 
Harry anything for years for another and then make yet another switch 
(in becoming Harry) to boot.

<A.G.>  So, if I am reading your point correctly, it would not make 
sense for a JKR character to know something for years which affects 
the lives and peace of mind of others, maybe even their safety and 
not disclose it.  If that is true why did JKR make most of Book 5 
about nondisclosure and its impacts? Sirius' secrets, and 
Dumbledore's secret knowledge of the prophecy(held secret for 15 
years) belie the argument.

<L.W. wrote>: That and Lupin has shown NONE of James's personality 
(which would be a big indicator of such a switch).

<A.G.>  WHY? Have we previously been told that we would see the 
switchee's personality quirks?  Too, if you believe the theory, one 
would say Lupin has not shown any of Lupin's personality, not James-
because he has been James for last 15 years.
 
<L.W.>
 So this isn't to stifle creative thinking, but there has been 
absolutely no hints (which is essential for a good mystery)

<A.G.>  Hints galore if you beleive what UUGTTMHP tells us and have 
read JKR's interview transcripts.

<L.W.> to suggest this happening and it contradicts Rowling's own 
statements about James and Lilly.

<A.G.>  As pointed out we haven't *seen* James-what other possible 
contradictions are there?
Lupin wolf, I really enjoyed hearing from you-debating you-you have 
some good insights which may cause me to stray from this theory.

Atropos G. (who will play devil's advocate and stick w/ this 
unoriginal theory until another theory with "sparks" comes along)