OOP: Re: James is alive theory (some OOP)

[starry765]

No: HPFGUIDX 64144

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Michael Wong" 
<plooberman at h...> wrote:
> The theory or more appropriately the assertion is that the 
Remus J. Lupin we know is in fact James Potter's mind and soul trapped 
in Lupin's body.  Here's the book's explanation:
 
<snip>
 
> After reading book 5,  I have to question this theory, because it 
is revealed that Voldemort is only after Harry, because of the 
> prophecy.  His parents are actively working against Voldemort, but 
> have no real threat against him.  So if this switch theory is true, 
> why did James need to switch?  He should have stayed to protect 
Lily since it was Harry's life that would determine Voldemort success.  
> Perhaps, since there are hints about Harry being a descendent of 
> Godric Gryffindor, that there are powers that go with being a 
> founder's heir that Voldemort wants to prevent also and not just 
the prophecy?  We have been led to believe that Voldemort is after all 
> the Potters, but we know that we can never fully trust in what any 
> character tells Harry besides what Dumbledore and usually Hermione 
> say.  Or also when Ron is joking.  
>
<snip> 
>  What about Neville's notoriously horrible memory and 
> clumsiness.  We've seen that before
Lockhart and Mr. Roberts the 
> muggle at the Quidditch world cup.  All from memory charms.  Could 
it be that Neville's limitations are due to a memory charm, possible 
> placed on him while his parents were tortured?  Why bother with a 
> charm on a little kid?  Death eaters would just kill the kid and 
> prevent loose ends, right?  So there had to be a reason if he was 
> really charmed
maybe ole granny knows.  
> Neville seemed annoyed with granny at the hospital and didn't 
> listen to her about the gum wrapper.  I think the gum wrapper is 
> significant.  She keeps giving it to him for some reason, and we 
know J.K. is not generous with details for no good reason.  Could it 
be a clue to some mystery related to the memory charm? >>>>>


I don't know it this will post or not....

Interesting theory, but I don't quite buy it.  I don't think Lily and 
James will come back, no matter what circumstances.

I know that your theory falls apart with the fact that it was Harry, 
and not his parents, that caused LV to try to kill him.  However, I 
think there may be another prophecy that LV and no one else knew 
about, b/c I don't think LV chose Harry over Neville at random.  I 
think that LV knew something else, making him want to go straight to 
the Potter's.  Maybe that second prophecy had to do with the Heir of 
Gryffindor.

As for priori Incantatum, I know this is a much debated subject, but 
James and Lily climbed out of the wand.  For that reason, I believe 
them to be dead.

But.....Neville may have some secret too.  You have a point about his 
clumsiness being similar to loosing memories....


"starry765"