Remus Lupin facts for kids

Remus J. Lupin is a character in the Harry Potter book series written by J. K. Rowling. In the Harry Potter movies, he is played by actor David Thewlis.

Remus Lupin's Early Life

Remus John Lupin became a werewolf when he was only four years old. A dangerous werewolf named Fenrir Greyback bit him after Remus's father, Lyall Lupin, spoke badly about werewolves. Fenrir tried to kill young Remus, but his father saved him. However, Remus was now a werewolf himself.

His parents were very sad because they thought Remus could not go to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. But when Albus Dumbledore became the headmaster, he allowed Remus to attend Hogwarts.

Hogwarts and the Shrieking Shack

To keep Remus safe during his transformations, Dumbledore had a secret tunnel built. This tunnel allowed Remus to leave the school grounds when the full moon came. A magical, violent tree called the Whomping Willow was planted over the tunnel's entrance. This kept others from accidentally finding him.

The tunnel led to the Shrieking Shack, an old building in the nearby village of Hogsmeade. People believed it was the most haunted place around. When Remus turned into a werewolf in the Shack, he had no humans to bite. So, he sometimes bit himself instead. His cries of pain made the villagers think ghosts were haunting the building.

The Marauders

During his time at Hogwarts, Remus became very good friends with three other boys: James Potter, Sirius Black, and Peter Pettigrew. These four friends were known as the Marauders. They were famous for their playful tricks and knowing Hogwarts better than anyone.

They even created a special magical map. This map showed everyone's location in the castle and on the grounds. It also revealed many secret passages hidden within the school.

Remus's friends knew he was a werewolf. They didn't seem to mind and even called it his "furry little problem." To help him during the full moon, his friends learned to become Animagi. An Animagus is a wizard who can turn into an animal. By transforming, they could join Remus safely and make his transformations less lonely.

A Time of Loss

On October 31st, Remus lost all his friends at once. This happened due to sad events like betrayal and death.

Joining the Order of the Phoenix

Remus was a wizard during the times when Voldemort was powerful. He joined a secret group called the Order of the Phoenix. This group fought against Voldemort and his followers. Remus was a member during both of Voldemort's rises to power.

Teaching at Hogwarts

After leaving Hogwarts, Remus found it hard to get a job. There were laws that made it difficult for werewolves to work. This meant he didn't have much money. He couldn't afford a special potion called Wolfsbane Potion. This potion helps werewolves keep their minds during a full moon. So, Remus had to lock himself away every full moon to make sure he didn't hurt anyone.

Albus Dumbledore knew about Remus's struggles. He found Remus living in a small, run-down house. Dumbledore offered Remus a job teaching Defence Against the Dark Arts at Hogwarts. Remus quickly accepted. However, he had to leave the job at the end of the year. This was because Severus Snape accidentally let it slip to the students that Remus was a werewolf.

Family and Final Battle

Remus Lupin married Nymphadora Tonks. They had a son named Edward Remus Lupin. Sadly, Remus and Tonks both died protecting Hogwarts during a big battle. Their son, Edward, was left in the care of Tonks's mother, Andromeda Tonks, and his godfather, Harry Potter.

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