R.A.B. Just a thought

[littleleahstill]

No: HPFGUIDX 165751

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<mkisland at ...> wrote:
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> Hi All, I am fairly new to this group and I just wanted to add some of
> my theories if I may.  I have read the books and I am now listening to
> the audiobooks because it is easier for me to multi-task
> I have always thought that R.A.B. meant Regulus Black but listening to
> the audiobooks the name RABastian LeStrange hit me.  I have no proof
> just a thought and would love to hear folks ideas.  I have read others
> post about maybe Bellatrix hiding the locket and that Regulus Black is
> her cousin so yeah it fits that he could have done the old switcheroo.
> But Rabastian is her brother-in-law and maybe he had something against
> Bellatrix or his brother.   Again this is just a thought so please 
bear
> with me. I ENJOY THIS GROUP YEAAAAAAHH..
> 
> mkisland


Well, swipe me, I had exactly the same thought last night. Rather I was 
wondering what Rabastan was doing in the books, and then the Rab bit 
hit me. I don't think Rab is Rabastan though.  For one thing, he is 
still alive, and I think it is fairly clear that the writer of the 
locket note knew s/he was on borrowed time.  We also have no back story 
on Rabastan, whereas we have the right sort of back story on Regulus- 
deatheater realising he's made a big mistake, dead before the septology 
begins, with a reckless, brave brother whose characteristics he may 
share.

I think the reason Rabastan is there as a spare part is because he was 
intended to be the husband of Andromeda Black, before she ran away with 
Ted Tonks.  Deprived of his bride, he hangs around lamely with his 
brother and sister in law.  Just my theory.

Leah
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