Werewolves and RL equivalents

[karenstitely]

No: HPFGUIDX 170443

> > > Betsy Hp:

> > > I agree that Snape made the potion because Dumbledore told
> > > him to.

<SNIP>

> wynnleaf
> Not always.  In the case of a seriously dangerous situation,
> sometimes a "whistle blower" is indeed needed.  But let's not
> assume that Dumbledore wasn't getting rid of Lupin anyway and
> for all we know, Snape knew it.

<SNIP>

> Later, when Dumbledore debriefed Harry about the night before,
> he never mentioned Lupin at all.  We get picture of Dumbledore
> sorry to see Lupin go.

Karen:

Hey! I just joined the site and this is my first post -
Interesting analysis.  My thought is...We know some of
the prejudices and social taboo of this marvelous world
of Rowling, but not all. In my eyes, a werewolf seems much
more dangerous and lower on the social scale than a half
giant who has proven himself for years at Hogwarts - not
just a teacher but as a groundskeeper. Lupin cannot control
himself when he turns.

We find out from Lupin in book 5 (?) that he cannot find
a job and is living a life of poverty - running with the
werewolves under Dumbledore's orders.  He is unable to find
a job..the prejudices against werewolves are just too great.
Just as Hagrid set off during the summer to meet with Giants,
perhaps Lupin's work for the Order came much sooner.

I am sure that Lupin having to accept Snape's help--and Snape
having to help Lupin was an awful situation for them both.
After Black's attack on the Fat Lady's portrait Snape began
to truly believe Lupin was helping Black. Could Snape have
made a placebo? Just throwing that out there...also---if I
was made into a warewolf, I might learn how to make my
antedote myself!

Karen