Will the real Lupin please stand up...

[jhlupin]

No: HPFGUIDX 58995


> > Gretlit2003 wrote:
> > Why didn't Lupin stay in contact with Harry after he left 
Hogwarts?
> 
> zwtryj replied:

> And I have a better question: "Why didn't Lupin get in touch with 
> Harry BEFORE Hogwarts?" 


JHL:

It is very obvious that Lupin is a hugely important character, and 
is one of JKR's favorite by her own admission.  He does seem to 
have legitimate concern for Harry, but is clearly holding himself 
back from letting their relationship develop.  Why would this be 
true if he were one of the very best and most trusted friends of 
Harry's now deceased parents?

The only logical reason is that the *Lupin* we know is not the 
real Remus Lupin.  This is not my theory, and can be found in an 
<analysis> style book available in most bookstores (I believe it is 
something like < The Magical Mysteries of Harry Potter>).  The 
most logical conclusion is that James Potter and Remus Lupin 
were *switched* by Lily using a oft-referred to but never 
explained *Switching Spell* as further protection for James 
against Voldemort.  Now that the real Lupin is dead (he died as 
James Potter), James is trapped in Lupin's werewolf morphing 
body.  He wants to have contact with Harry and protect him, but 
knows, especially with Voldemort's return to power and attempts 
at Harry's life, he must remain very cautious.  Who better than 
your *father* to teach you the *patronus* charm?  The presence 
that Harry often feels in the Forbidden Forest could be 
James/Remus, in stag form, always watching, always ready to 
reveal himself if truly needed, and in position to act as AD's most 
guarded spy.  Watch for signs of a stag in the upcoming books...

I suggest those who may doubt this go back and read PoA 
assuming this is true.  There are many subtle hints to suggest 
this that appear more obvious when you are on alert for them.

This could be adapted to work for a Lily/Remus switch, but I don't 
like that as much.  Too many complicated scenarios would have 
to be created for the night of Voldemort's attack and how Harry 
was really protected.  It could be that It wasn't really Lily that 
saved Harry, but Harry himself come back from the future (see all 
the <Fifth person at Godric's Hollow> posts).   But when Harry is 
learning his patronus, pay close attention to Lupin's reactions 
upon learing that Harry hears his <mother> and later, <James>.

JHL, sure he has been hit with a very powerful Cunfundus 
Charm