Who should raise Harry (was Sudden Thought re: the Dursleys)

[Amy Z]

No: HPFGUIDX 11268

Amy Z:

> > Well, according to Muggle law, at least American Muggles, Sirius 
would
> > probably be his guardian; parents can name anyone they like 
guardian
> > of their child and that's usually the godparent(s).  Right, list
> > lawyers?  A relative could contest custody but the Dursleys
> > wouldn't've done that.

Amanda:

> Um, I didn't even *have* godparents, didn't know what they were 
until my
> brother was asked to be one for a friend's child. So I wouldn't say
> "usually the godparents," but yes, parents can indicate a preference 
for
> who should raise their child(ren).

Right--you're writing much more clearly than I was.  I don't have 
godparents either, but one of my mom's cousins was named our guardian 
in the event that both our parents died.  In the case of people I know 
who have godparents, the godparents seem to also be the chosen 
guardians.  The point is that Lily and James's choice for their 
child's guardian pre-empts nearness of kinship.

Still curious about the whole timing-on-Oct. 31/Nov. 1 issue,
Amy Z