[HPforGrownups] Re: More Remus Please

[Erin Hamilton]

No: HPFGUIDX 72588

At 05:56 AM 7/23/2003, you wrote:

>Quentin
>Perhaps is that a stupid question but I'm wondering whether Lupin
>will survive: Indeed his first name is Remus, as the brother of the
>founder of Roma. Remus was killed by this brother Romulus. As we
>haven't been yet given an explanation or a justification of remus'
>name, I thought that could be one. Perhaps another Lupin will come,
>called Romulus, and kill him, or someone very close to him, as much
>as a brother.*
>What do you think ?


Well, by name interpretation alone, it would seem so. He may have a 
brother. I think there's a rumor to that effect. However, it's also rather 
obvious. I believe Rowling said in an interview with Scholastic??? that 
Lupin would be a major player in Book 7. So if she kills him, it would 
probably be toward the end of the series. I don't think she will, though. I 
can't find a plot reason for her to kill off this particular favorite of 
hers. I hated it, but I could see plot reasons why she killed off Sirius.. 
I can't see yet why she'd kill off the rest of James's true friends. I 
think there's more story in him being the only one left. Rowling's always 
stressed loving Lupin in part because he's a great teacher. I always hoped 
that's what she'll have him end up doing in some form or another. I'm 
grasping at straws here because he's my fave and I really hope she doesn't. 
Here's hoping!!

Erin