Who is Crockshanks?

[lunrbebe]

No: HPFGUIDX 59844

Is it just me or do you have the feeling that Crockshanks is an
Animagus? Look at the similarities...His name is very close to
Wormtail, Padfoot, Prongs and Moony. All cats have a crock in their
back legs (shanks), so we could safely assume that his name is in code
as well.

Another thing that bothers me is JKR always refers to him as orange,
red, or ginger, could this be a referance to Lillys side of the
family? I don't know if you know any redheads, I do, and what I have
found is that it is a very strong gene. If you one redhead in the
family your likely to have two. Harry inherited is dads black hair
also a dominate gene. We have never found out what happened to Lilly's
parents have we? Could crockshanks be his grandpa or long lost uncle? 

I know that Harry had once refered to his mother as muggle born, but
do we know this as fact? Is it possible that Harry's grandparents were
wizards and have laid low as a protection for Harry or themselves? 

Let me know what you think. I have a feeling that Crockshanks is a
somebody, I just can't figure out who.

D