So he must have been doing something previously that he could no longer do.

Damn that Umbridge for creating a law that bans werewolves from working in strip clubs...

*grin*

I agree with what you said though... more than likely he worked as a tutor (which for 11+ age students, would only been summer or holiday work) or was continually losing jobs because of his illness.

Additionally to pauraque: Your new icon really worries me. I hope that you don't have any pet rats at your house ;)