[HPforGrownups] Digest Number 245

[Ellimist15 at aol.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 5344

> While Colin and Peter "hero-worshipped" a Potter, there hasn't been 
> any indication that Colin wants the protection of powerful friends, as 
> Peter did (PoA, Sirius points it out). 
> 
> :-) Milz

There certainly is *some* indication. In CoS, Colin is constantly tagging 
along at Harry's heels, that is, before he was petrified. He takes dozens of 
pictures of the Gryffindor team practicing, memorizes Harry's schedule, tries 
to get an autograph, etc. He certainly wants Harry to know who he is!

>From Rosmerta's description of Peter: "The fat little boy who was always 
tagging around after them at Hogwarts", I get the impression that Peter was 
basically an annoying shadow to James and Sirius most of the time. He was 
probably chosen to become an animagus because he saw something he shouldn't 
have, and instead of a memory charm, the marauders decided to make him a 
piece of the action as well. This is all blind speculation, though. I guess 
that if Colin joins the H/H/R triumverate, we'll know to suspect him.

Thoughts?

Ellie