[HPforGrownups] Handicapping the Next Big Battle

[GerRoJen at aol.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 31730

*too many things to copy and paste*

In reference to Cindy's estimation that Rowling has "stacked the deck" 
against the good side:

Wow!  I never really looked at it in those terms.  You have very strong 
points and make a good case for why you think the ways you do.  As for 
Lucius, I wonder exactly HOW powerful he is.  Ya also gave me a pause on 
Pettigrew...  That silver hand.  Just how well would it work in animagick?  I 
am not all too sure it would actually travel into shape with him.  

I have an odd loyalty to Molly and Arthur.  Well, all of the Weasley's except 
for Percy...  It was stated that Arthur would have gone much forther in the 
Minestry if his fondness for all things Muggle hadn't held him back.  I think 
he is extremely powerful and had been involved with Dumbledore in the past.  
If not, the Dumbledore REALLY trusts people too much.  But, he does seems to 
know them fairly well, so I am willing to trust his judgement.  Besides, 
Arthur didn't hesitate to take the first swing at Lucius in Flourish & 
Blotts.  I think he is made of tougher stuff than we see.  

A couple others I would like to take a lok at:

MacNair:  Executioner for Dangerous Creatures.  He was mentioned by 
Voldemort.  I wonder where he falls in.  A man who seems to enjoy killing 
animals (he was rather ticked when Buckbeak got away) would be a dangerous 
foe indeed.

*and to add to your theory...*

The REAL Mad-eye Moody:  probably now even more nervous and trigger happy 
than ever.  I really wouldn't be too comfortable working side by side with 
him. That's like handing a loaded gun to someone with palsy and hoping you 
don't get shot.  

I am with ya on Flethcher, Figg, and Diddle!  I can't wait to see what they 
have in store...  Then again, Diddle may also be a problem.  In book one 
McGonagall complains about Shooting Stars set off in celebration of 
Voldemort's apparent demise...  She says that she bets it was Dedalus Diggle. 
 He may be a bit impetuous...

Well, I have a lot to think on now, thank you!  I am off to pick up the 
youngun from school!  Take care!

Jessie


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