The book 6 Excerpt... -- Crookshanks?

[Jospehine]

No: HPFGUIDX 111080

 "Megan" <skater314159 at y...> wrote:
I was wondering when I was reading it at the site (and I've visited 
the site in German (Deutsch) and the sign was still there!) I 
thought of Crookshanks! Could this be another of the 
Scabbers/Pettigrew incidents? I know Crookshanks is part Kneazle - 
but could it be that someone is turning into a Kneazle/Cat? 

"Megan"

Josephine now:
Like the other reply to this post, I also was first reminded of 
Crookshanks when I read this description. I'm sure he has been 
likened to a lion before (*sorry- no canon with me to support this- 
can anyone help?*). I did, however rule it out pretty quickly. Mainly 
because it seemed a little too expected. Would JKR use the same plot 
again that she has already used for Sirius and Pettigrew? I don't 
think so. Which is a shame because we have had a lot of theories 
going around on that cat. It just seems a little lame for JKR to use 
that ole chestnut again.

Knowing JKR's track record I would imagine this clue relates to a new 
character. One that has probably been mentioned in passing in 
previous books.

Jo