[HPforGrownups] James Potter Still Alive?

[Iggy McSnurd]

No: HPFGUIDX 81729

>   What does anyone else think about this theory?
>
>       Rachel
>


Actually, it sounds fairly plausible to me.

Taking it one interesting step further, perhaps the switching spell
(possibly gone wrong) was the actual cause of the personality change that
eventually caused Lilly to fall in love with James.

This brings up the thought that Remus was in love with Lilly, while James
was simply attracted to her because she was cute... and having her on his
arm would suit his ego.  (Remus does seem to be the more loyal and devoted
of the two, while James seems to be more of a loner, despite being the
leader of the Marauders.)

Let's play with this a little more, shall we?  *grin*

Remus is secretly in love with Lilly, but he's a werewolf and it wouldn't be
safe for him to pursue that love.

Remus and James are doing spells (or possibly having a practice duel) and
one of them does a switching spell that goes slightly wrong, causing them to
not be able to reverse it.

James and Remus discuss it, and decide not to seek AD or McGonagall's help
switching back because it allows Remus to pursue Lilly, and James can be his
loner self.

James does realize that to keep suspicion away from the switch, he needs to
"tone his attitude down a bit."  And in doing so for so long, learns to
mellow down naturally.


Thus, we have Remus and James switching identities, with Remus being able to
pursue Lilly and have the life that was denied him.  On the other hand,
James is allowed to be "more interesting" and give his dear friend a great
gift.



(I love playing with concepts like this... Not only does it exercise your
imagination, but it's fun as well.  *grin*)

Iggy McSnurd
the Prankster


"Matchmaker, matchmaker, make me a match... (because my lighter is out of
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-- Iggy McSnurd