Animagi Lupin? Re: Marauder's Map: Selective Against Marauders? Somewhat OT question.

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> Trisana asks:
> 
> This just raised another question in my mind.  Is Lupin a true 
> animagi?  We all know he's a werewolf, but can he really transform 
> into his form on demand like the other Marauders?
> 
> I suppose since they all learned the skill, Lupin could be an 
> animagi<snip>
 
I'm not sure, but I believe it is in the books (perhaps only the 
movie) that it is one of the differences between a werewolf and an 
animagi that one has no choice in the change.  This is also in a 
number of books (obviously not by JKR) that there is a distinct 
difference in choice and the methodology behind the change.  An 
Animagi learns whereas a werewolf is just bitten.

Not sure if there is other "official" differences (lots around but 
which pertain?)

> Ah, and because it -is- my first post here
> ~Trisana

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