Multiple choice Remus Lupin is a metaphorical representation of what group? The Jews during WWII The Homosexuals The Japanese during WWII AIDS Patients Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation J.K. Rowling has stated that Remus Lupin's lycanthropy serves as a metaphor for illnesses with social stigma, specifically mentioning HIV/AIDS, as it reflects how people are treated when they have a condition that is misunderstood or feared.