Unknown animagi

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No: HPFGUIDX 42150

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., "alexmalone2002" <lizbooks at e...> wrote:
> Which do you think, if any, of the pets/animals in the HP 
> series are really animagi that have not shown their true 
> selves yet?

Let's look at who's available amoung the existing creatures.

We certainly know something unusual is going on with Crookshanks. But
what? Some have speculated that Crookshanks is Mr. Figg. But the store
clerk said that Crookshanks had been at the animal store for a long
time, and there is no way to predict that Hermione would buy
Crookshank instead of the owl she intended to buy. 

Trevor the toad, is a bit of an unusual animal, but toads are not
especially mobile on land. Not the type of creature to take long walks
exploring the castle and grounds, although Trevor does seem to get
around. If we are assuming the animal is there to protect Harry, then
it doen't make much sense for it to be Trevor the toad. 

Pigwidgeon the owl seems really high on my list. He came from someone
who has a lot of connections in general, and a strong connection to
Harry, as well as a strong interest in protecting Harry. Plus,
Pigwidgeon is alway pretty close to Harry or at least has easy access
to him.

Hedwig.... possible... Harry wasn't with Hagrid when Hagrid bought the
owl was he? or was he? Either way, it could have been a set up
arranged by Dumbledore, Hagrid, and the story owner. You have to admit
that Hedwig is an owl of exceptional talent and intelligence, and has
a close bond to Harry, not to mention that Hedwig spends the summer
with Harry. Hedwig also showed up at the Leaky Cauldron minutes after
Harry arrived (PA). That seemed a little unusual. Within hours maybe,
but minutes?

Of all the animal that I can think of, Pigwidgeon seems the best bet.
The bird is new, arrived unsolicited, was sent by someone who wanted
to protect Harry. I wonder if it's possible for an Animagi to be able
to transfigure into more than one animal. Every animal has it's
limitations, so the ability to transform into more than one animal
would be handy. Owls/eagles/hawks/raven can all travel great distances
and can easy observe things while remaining unnoticed, but they aren't
very good at using their 'hands'. Now a racoon on the other hand has
very good manual dexterity. They can do amazing things. They usually
have no trouble breaking into houses, turning knobs, opening windows,
and similar things. So what am I getting at. Maybe, Pigwidgeon is
Srius' alternate animagi form. Just a thought. 

Regardless of whether Pigwidgeon is Sirius, he is the only animal that
has appeared on his own. All the others come from a known source and
have a known history. We know nothing about Pigwidgeon.

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