It's about time!

We finally get a good look at everyone's favourite werewolf, Remus Lupin. (Many thanks to sakuraigirl for finding the picture in the first place!) Said image brings a couple of interesting surprises...

1. The Mustache

That's right, Lupin is sporting facial hair. I've never really cared for mustaches in the first place. (Although I don't mind them so much when they're accompanied by a beard or goatee.) Besides, I never imagined Lupin with one. As a result, I'm a bit unsure about this, but I'm sure it will grow on me.

2. The Scars

Slightly less noticable (I didn't even notice them right away.) are the two scars across Lupin's face. There's a long one just above his left eye that bisects the eyebrow, continues over the bridge of his nose and down across his right cheek. The second is smaller, just below his left eye and runs parallel to the first.

The more I think about it, the more sense these scars make. After all, prior to the invention of the Wolfsbane potion, Lupin turned into a monster evey full moon. Deprived of other humans to attack, he turned that violence on himself. It would be logical that at least some of the damage he did to himself would result in scars.

Overall, though, he looks great. I've heard wonderful things about Thewlis, and he certainly has the gentle, caring look that I associate with Lupin.

Just looking at it makes me want to glomp him. ^^;;;

What is it about Lupin that brings out the fangirl in me, anyway? Any reference to him makes me shriek with glee. (You should have heard me squeal when he first appeared in Order of the Phoenix.)

Now if you'll pardon me, I think I'm going to go make some Harry Potter fanart. Of course, it won't be as good as forthrysmian's... Oh, well.