Lupin's character arc (was: Character Arcs)

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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.
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Alla:

OK, let's see whether I can make this post not being completely "Me, 
too"

Yes, this would be ideal role for Remus to take, IMO. Ihave no doubt 
that he genuinely loves Harry and maybe the realisation that Harry 
needs him and that no one else now will stand up for Harry as Harry 
will help him to work on his character flaws.
I don't know what Jo will do about Dumbledore/Harry relationship , 
but at the very least their relationship needs serious reparation. 
And someone needs to be there for Harry in the meanwhile

Maybe helping Harry to heal and to train will get rid of Remus' 
passivity and self-doubt.

Oh, and the other fond dream of mine - if Remus survives , maybe he 
will be cured at the end. Maybe Snape will cure him, it will make 
him famous and he will get off Harry's back? :o)

OK, the last sentence was pretty out there, I admit. :)