Harry & Lupin

[greatlit2003]

No: HPFGUIDX 81153

I think that it was significant that Sirius's last gift to Harry was 
a joint gift from him and Lupin (I don't count the mirror as a gift 
because Harry didn't use it and didn't even know about it). Why 
would JKR make them give the gift together to Harry? Lupin could 
have simply given him a box of chocolates or something. To me, it 
symbolizes that Harry is moving from Sirius to Lupin. Lupin has 
never given a gift to Harry, though there was no reason for him not 
to. Back then, I think that JKR did not want to emphasize Harry's 
relationship with Lupin too much because that would conflict with 
his relationship with Sirius. Perhaps Harry will find a better 
father figure in Lupin, one who is not burdened with insecurities 
and depression like poor Sirius was. Lupin and Harry also have more 
in common. They've grown up as outsiders, and are thoughtful and 
sensitive. In fact, I am surprised that Harry has a father and 
godfather who were so unlike him.

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