married staff

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No: HPFGUIDX 24422

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Hi! Is it significant that the question is whether they "had" 
spouses? This could mean that one (or more) of the staff had a spouse
(s) that was killed by Voldemort. Thinking of Dumbledore having a 
wife that was killed breaks my heart. I love that old codger. 
Remember his sock comment about the mirror of Erised...that way Harry 
thought he just might be lying? (sniff...). Any other speculation on 
which prof. might have found the dark mark over their house?

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Perhaps Dumbledore's wife would knit socks for him during Christmas 
time. The socks would be his way of symbolizing her presence, which 
could be what he most desires.

I think it's possible McGonagall could have lost a spouse. Perhaps 
her stern attitude and severe appearance (tight-bun, spectacles, 
etc.) are simply her way of coping with the loss of her husband. Who 
knows.

JB