Some Lupin questions

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--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "greatlit2003" <hieya at h...> 
wrote:
> Why didn't Lupin stay in contact with Harry after he left 
Hogwarts? 
> Lupin would have been in a better position than Sirius to advise 
> Harry when he was entered into the Triwizard Tournament. Does 
> Lupin's strange behavior bother anyone else?

Hi
I was really looking forward to seeing Lupin in GoF and yes, i 
thought he would stay in touch with Harry. But think about it, 
throughout PoA Lupin keeps his relationship with Harry on an 
impersonal student-professor level. A very kind, understanding 
teacher, but still just a teacher.

He spends a lot of time with Harry, teaching him the Patronus, but 
never lets the conversation take a personal turn. This could be 
because he doesnt want to start a conversation that could lead to 
him revealing things he'd rather not talk about (Sirus Black, 
unregistered animagi, etc). But once all the secrets are out he 
could have stayed in touch and developed a closer relationship. 

I think it is basically because he is very reserved (mainly because 
of his werewolf status)  and waits for the the other person to make 
a friendly  overture. Since Harry is also pretty reserved (he doesnt 
readily run to people for help does he?) the relationship stays on a 
formal footing.

And its not like Harry is friendless. Lupin knows that Dumbledore is 
there for him, and so is Sirus (albeit long distance). If he felt 
Harry needed him he would have contacted him. 

cheers
Shaggy (who also loves Lupin and cant wait to see him again)