Moony

From UnknowableWiki

Moony is the nickname of Remus Lupin, one of the four Marauders. It was given to him at Hogwarts due to the fact that Remus is a werewolf (PA18).

Usage

The Marauders use the nickname Moony to refer to Remus in the few scenes that depict their interaction, notably:

• The Marauder's Map was signed with the four nicknames (PA10):

"Messrs. Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot and Prongs

"Purveyors of Aids to Magical Mischief-Makers are proud to present

"THE MARAUDER'S MAP"

• Remus' reunion with Sirius at the Shrieking Shack (PA18);
• The scene at the Great Lake that Harry Potter sees in Severus Snape's Pensieve (OP28);
• The ensuing conversation Harry has with Remus and Sirius about his father (OP29).