Rambling about Remus

[lziner]

No: HPFGUIDX 82802

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "greatlit2003" <hieya at h...> 
wrote:
> <snip> 
>  I am disappointed that JKR created 
> such a great character as Remus Lupin, and Harry barely gets a 
> chance to grow close to him.

I disagree. Harry was quite upset when Lupin resigned in PoA.  he 
couldn't do anything about it but he went to see him. He had a 
established a bond.

<sniP>
> Harry doesn't have much in common with his dad or Sirius. He's not 
> as "cool" as they were, nor as smart, and certainly not as 
arrogant. 
> But I think he can relate to Lupin, who is a more laid-back, 
> discerning person who knows what it feels like to be different from 
> others. 

 I agree completely.  

<snip>
> Then, in OoP, she made him a 
> background character, always in Sirius's shadow.

I think that Remus stays away from Harry out of respect for the 
position of godfather Sirius holds. Otherwise, I think he would have 
tried to be more involved.  In his mind, it's Sirius' place not his.  
unless (Advance Guard) Sirius cannot assist Harry. 
 
<snip>
> Now that Sirius is gone, will Lupin be the next father figure? 

I hope so...really.  He needs someone like Lupin.  Only Lupin feels 
the loss of Sirius as strongly (or close to) as Harry.  Harry lost 
his godfather.  Remus lost his only remaining friend. Remeber, a 
friend he only just got back.  I think we will see more of Remus in  
6 & (hopefully) 7. Maybe teaching Harry Occlumency ?

Lziner - who will never be convinced that Lupin is ESE!