Lupin's character arc (was: Character Arcs)

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No: HPFGUIDX 119024


Boyd wrote:
> > *Lupin is a werewolf, but that little character flaw has already 
> put Harry in danger in the endgame of one book, so I think we're 
> done with that. My feeling is that when in human form, he is a 
> truly good guy who'll help DD/Harry in whatever way they want in 
> the endgame. Seems to fit her theme of not judging a book by its 
> cover. And I'm not sure how much we'll see of Lupin in the final 
> two books anyway. He's not necessary to the plot anymore 
> unless Jo weaves him back in somehow.
 
Pippin:
> So far none of us have been all that great at guessing what JKR 
> is going to do with her characters,not that it's ever stopped me.  
> I was amused that Kneasy put Pettigrew at 50/50 but Lupin at 
> 90/10 -- surely these two should affect one another? If Pettigrew 
> is going to choose good after all, then another Marauder needs 
> to choose bad. James and Sirius are out of the running, pace 
> Kneasy, as neither of them is available to be fed to the 
> dementors. If Peter escapes, then I'm afraid Lupin is doomed.
> 
> As you say, if  Lupin isn't evil, then JKR has run out of things 
> to do with him, and I don't think she has.


SSSusan:
How 'bout the (I suppose boringly) simple possibility that Lupin 
will serve in the capacity of Harry's mentor?  The only remaining 
member of his parents' tightknit group, the one who no one seems to 
accuse of being rash or reckless?  If Peter is truly the bad egg and 
Lupin is the good guy (as I believe), then this would be a nice role 
for him to take on.  Goodness knows Harry could use some support 
from an adult... and one who's been willing to teach him things, 
answer *some* of his questions, and stand up to the Dursleys.

There *is* some detachment there, Pippin, you're right, but I see it 
as less extreme than you, and largely understandable given the 
nature of his "curse" -- never wanting to get too close to people, 
never feeling fully a part of anything, being shunned.  I could see 
him & Harry being good for one another, actually.

Siriusly Snapey Susan