What will theorists think? (was: Re: Lupin, a bad guy?)

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Sherry Gomes wrote:
> i've been reading all the comments about Lupin, and I'm very 
> curious to know why some think he will turn out to be an evil 
> character, and why some think he may have killed Sirius.   
 
StrongBad commented:
> Sherri, I totally agree.  It seems that some fans want Harry to see 
> exactly what happens in every scene, and if that doesn't happen, 
> then Harry has got the description of the events wrong.  
> Speculation is great... but come on.

Bookworm remarked:
> Blame it on Pippin <bg>
> 
> As far as I can tell, it started with her post back in June 2002:
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPforGrownups/message/39362
> 
> Samnanya continued the idea with her interpretation of the battle 
> in the Ministry:
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPforGrownups/message/82769
> 
> There are long threads with both of these posts.


Siriusly Snapey Susan:
All of this has got me wondering something....  I joined this group 
just last summer, right before OoP came out.  I know some of the 
biggest theorists [theorizers?? what's the word I want?] and TBAYers 
have been here *much* longer than that.  Some of their theories have 
been shot down or have been forced into revision by events & 
information revealed in subsequent books.

So here's my question for those who love to put forth theories [from 
one who's no good at it!].  Is putting forth a theory & standing 
behind it mightily, for instance ESE!Lupin or Vampire!Snape, 
something that is just flat-out fun and something you don't really 
care too much whether you're right about or not?  Or will you be 
seriously disappointed if JKR's portrayals of these characters & 
resolution of the events stick to the more "standard" line--that 
Lupin is a troubled good guy, for instance, that Snape really did 
leave Voldy behind & is helping DD & the Good Guys, that Snape's not 
a vampire, ...?  

Pippin, I've used two of your theories, but I'd love to hear from 
*anyone* who considers herself/himself a "theorizer."  There's no 
criticism in this question--I hope that's clear!  I'm just really, 
really curious about how some of you who theorize a lot feel about 
your theories.  So...please tell!  Is it all for fun and who cares 
how it turns out, or will you not be able to fully enjoy the series' 
conclusion if JKR doesn't end up following your hoped-for path?

Enquiring minds want to know!

Siriusly Snapey Susan...who loves to read elaborate theories but who 
can't come up with them herself.