Lupin-James switch (was: Re: a Lupin and a werewolf question)

[cubfanbudwoman]

No: HPFGUIDX 98315

artsylynda at a... wrote:
> Anyway, I was reading the WWP book about the "Mysteries of Harry 
> Potter" and they list various reasons they think Lupin is actually 
> James Potter, that Lupin and James did a switching spell 
> before "James" and Lily were killed, and they have various quotes 
> from the books to back it up.  My question is -- what's the 
> general consensus among the fans?  Do most readers think Lupin is 
> actually James?


Siriusly Snapey Susan:
I guess my whole problem with the Lupin-James switch idea is...to 
what END would this have been done?  Why would Lupin have 
been "expendable" and James not?  If a switch did happen and Lupin 
died, why continue to keep James undercover--why not let him "come 
back" and raise his son?  And KEY, for me, is this:  If it's *Harry* 
who's the one who has the power to vanquish the Dark Lord, then why 
would James be necessary to keep alive?  Surely continuing a ruse 
like that for all those years...allowing Harry to believe his father 
was dead when he wasn't...there would have to be a HUGE reason why 
James had to be kept alive?  But what would that reason be, if 
Harry's "the one"??

I'm curious why--other than the mere fact of those interesting 
comments from canon that *could* support it--this is such a popular 
theory.  Anyone care to chime in or to answer the questions I have?

Siriusly Snapey Susan