10 Ridiculous Harry Potter Fan Theories (That Might Just Be True)
6. Crookshanks Is Regulus Black
Due to the existence of animagi in the world of Harry Potter, any animal character and their potential human secret identity is bound to be discussed at length on fan forums. One such theory that has a certain air of truth to it is that Crookshanks, Hermiones annoying ginger cat, might actually be Regulus Black, Sirius brother. The first clue is in the name theyre both named after constellations. Sirius, in astrology parlance, is known as the Dog Star. Aptly, the wizard Sirius transforms into a big black dog. Regulus is the name of a star, too, in the constellation of Leo, which is popularly symbolised by a cat. And now, what sounds like a silly theory suddenly makes a lot of sense. Another clue is that Crookshanks consistently tries to kill Scabbers, later revealed to be Voldemorts loyal follower Peter Pettigrew. Perhaps Regulus in cat disguise was trying to protect the main characters for Peter, all along. Some big questions remain, though. How did the thought-dead Regulus come to be in Hermiones possession? And why did he never reveal himself? Wouldnt someone have spotted him on The Marauders Map? Regardless of these holes, this remains a fun theory that almost fits.
