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

[laylalast]

No: HPFGUIDX 96517

> Siriusly Snapey Susan wrote:
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> 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?

Lilian:
Not that I want to compare myself with some of the long-standing 
theorists around here ... but I do give it a try sometimes. Partly 
for fun, partly to see whether I'm capable of provoking a few minds 
and partly to get better at this kind of thing (learned a lot from 
others!).
As to being right, I'll admit to a flicker of hope in having come up 
with something that is proved to be right, but I won't enjoy the 
series less. Provided that it does not end in an anti-climax ending!

> Siriusly Snapey Susan wrote : 
> Or will you be seriously disappointed if JKR's portrayals of these 
> characters & resolution of the events stick to the more "standard"
> line
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Lilian:
I can hardly imagine that happening, so yes, I would be somewhat 
*disappointed* if it does. To be fair, this disappointment also 
originates from being a member of this group - raises expectations!
(Although JKR is good at that as well)

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>Siriusly Snapey Susan wrote:
>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?

Lilian:
I'd still enjoy it, I'd say, as long as it doesn't end in 
a "standard" line, kind of: Oh, is that all there is to it?

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

Lilian:
Just you wait ... thought so myself, had a lot of colleges about 
Encyclopedia (Philosophy of law) and see where it brought me here! 
*Cough, cough* ... not at law school anymore, I'm afraid.

Lilian, who would like to theorize a lot more but so many things 
have been said already.