The Problem with Lupin

[Mandy]

No: HPFGUIDX 96864

> > Kneasy wrote:
> Anyway, Lupin deserves, needs close examination. He gives the
> impression of someone suffering the agonies of remorse and is
> trying desperately to make amends. But for what?
> You know, it's impossible to tell  from canon if there was a full 
> moon on the night of Godrics Hollow. Anyone got an Almanac?


Mandy here:

Mumm....Lupin discussion is definatly needed.  He is too good to be 
true imo. 

In October 1981 there was a full moon on the 13th.  Nowhere near the 
31st.  However that may not stop JKR from placing a full moon on that 
date for the story.  We know dates have been fudged a bit before now, 
and although it would be convenient, I doubt JKR has based her saga 
around the actual dates of the Luna calendar. 

Curious as to how Lupin, being a werewolf on the night of Godric's 
Hollow, have helped either side?  Evil or not I don't think Lupin has 
a hold on reason when he is in werewolf mode.  Sirius is desperate to 
get the trio out of Lupins way when he transforms on PoA, because 
Sirius knows Lupin has no control over his behavior as a werewolf.  
There is no recognizing and showing a friend compassion. It's hunt 
and kill every human he can smell. Perhaps LV used him to as wolf 
kill in the past?

cheers, Mandy