Harry & Lupin

[erinellii]

No: HPFGUIDX 81192

 "greatlit2003"  wrote:
> I think that it was significant that Sirius's last gift to Harry 
was  a joint gift from him and Lupin <snip> Why 
> would JKR make them give the gift together to Harry? To me, it 
> symbolizes that Harry is moving from Sirius to Lupin. 
<snip>
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. <snip> 
> greatlit2003

  
  I find Lupin as a father figure pretty unlikely.  I believe one of 
the major themes of this book was Harry being divested of father 
figures.  James and Dumbledore both let him down, and Sirius is 
killed.  At some point, most adults outgrow their need for a father 
figure.  Harry has had to reach that point a little early, but I 
think that's where he'll stay- relying on himself, and becoming an 
adult, rather than relying on an adult and staying a mental child. 
 
Besides, Lupin has less insecurites and depression than Sirius?  I 
like the man, but gimme a break.  He's a *werewolf*.  He deals with 
them well, but he's always going to have insecurities and anxiety 
that, IMO, are worse than what Sirius had.  

As for why they gave the gift together, well, let me just say that 
between that and Lupin moving in with Sirius, JKR made a lot of 
Remus/Lupin fans very happy, even as they were crying over Sirius's 
demise.

Erin