What JKR did not say. An analysis of the interviews.

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--- In HPforGrownups at y..., laura hickman <animalsbaby_1999 at y...> 
wrote:
> > 15. "He might get a different pet at some point but
> > I'm saying no 
> > more at this moment. "
> >  Why would there be any need for a different pet?
> > Does Hedwig die?!
> > 
> 
> Pet: could that pet be a "big black dog"???  If so,
> Hedwig would still be needed, but a "dog" would be
> very helpful.  Plus what a great way to keep Sirius
> safe, under the watchful eyes of Harry, Ron, Hermonie,
> Dumbledore, and others... including maybe the real
> Moody and that would really anger Snape!!!!!
> 
> Laura
> 

Would that be allowed?  The original instructions to first year 
students say that a child is allowed to bring a cat or an owl or a 
toad.  Dogs are not mentioned.  Of course, I suppose Dumbledore could 
make an exception for Harry, which would also serve to annoy Snape, 
as it would give added proof to his contention that Potter doesn't 
have to live by the same rules that everyone else is supposed to 
follow.

Marianne