Is Lupin James?

[M.Clifford]

No: HPFGUIDX 109688

mhbobbin:
> For this theory to work, there must be a compelling reason 
> for Lupin to still be hiding this secret 
> (he IS hiding something) and a good reason for him to 
> disappear for a year after reconnecting to Harry. 
> (GOF--Lupin is AWOL as far as I'm concerned).
> Any idea what it could be?
> mhbobbin

Valky:
I can't give you anthing more compelling than protecting Harry from 
himself The WereWolf! as a reason why he has kept it all shut inside 
so long...
And where was he in GOF.... Where would you think a man would be 
after discovering the identity of the traitor who would have his 
beloved wife and son put to death....... You can't get more 
compelling than that.
Some canon evidence that James!Lupin was out Hunting Rat in the year 
GOF---

'Remus Lupin stood nearest to him. Though still quite young Lupin 
looked rather tired and ill; he had more grey hairs than when Harry 
last said goodbye to him and his robes were patched and shabbier 
than ever.'

ch3 OOtP The Advance guard.

Tired patched and shabby.... and we all wondered why....