Etymology of Lupin's name (Was: The Names of the Books and the Teachers . . .)

[Randy]

No: HPFGUIDX 148021

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "justcarol67" <justcarol67 at ...> 
wrote:
>
> Randy wrote: 
> > Lupin "pines for the Moon" (pines for la lune).  
> 
> Carol responds:
> My apologies for the huge snips, but I'm not really interested in 
the
> idea that the HP books are an allegorical exploration of the seven
> deadly sins. They may be *applicable* to the story, but to see the
> whole story as an allegory seems to me a reductionist approach.
> 
SNIP SNIP SNIP

While you may not be interested in the allegorical exploration, I was 
taught that studying the underlying themes and structure of 
literature gave insight into the actions of the characters and the 
plotline.

For instance, the jealous actions of Hermione in Book Six that so 
many people find "out of character" could be explained by her need to 
be praised (a form of greed) in her grades and in her reactions to 
Harry in Potions class in this book.  She also becomes jealous (a 
form of greed) of Lavender Brown and her relationship with Ron.  Ron 
becomes jealous of the Slug Club meetings that he is not invited to.  
Draco becomes jealous of the Slug Club too because he is not being 
praised by Slughorn for his status.  

Tom Riddle says on page 271 " I knew was special" (he wants to get 
praise).  On the same page,Dumbledore tells him; "You are a wizard."

"Riddle lifted his head.  His face was transfigured: There was a wild 
happiness upon it, yet for some reason it did not make him better 
looking: on the contrary, his finely carved features seemed somehow 
rougher, his experession almost bestial."

Riddle's greed shines through!  He has been given a form of praise 
for his special talents!

One last comment...The structure and themes of this book series is 
important to anyone who wants to figure out the clues in the story.  
Voldemort splits his soul seven times and creates seven horcruxes.  
The seven sins are represented by these horcruxes.  Harry and 
Dumbledore are trying to destroy the horcruxes in this symbolic 
battle for the soul.

Horcrux List:
 1. Diary is Envy (Tom Riddle Jr. envies Salazaar Slytherin)

 2. Locket is Lust (Merope for Tom Riddle Sr.)

 3. Ring might be Pride (Marvolo has excessive pride in his heritage)

 4. Hufflepuff Cup is a symbol of Gluttony (Hepzibah Smith collects 
things she does not need)

Anyone have ideas for Anger, Sloth, Greed ?