[HPforGrownups] Cat!Hermione and Madam Pomfrey (was Re: Some mistakes in ...

[Lynx412 at aol.com]

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In a message dated 12/6/02 4:53:15 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
suzchiles at pobox.com writes:


> I think it's important the Madam Pomfrey have a "no questions asked" kind of
> policy. We have to assume that the kids at Hogwart's are going to be
> experimenting with potions and charms, and even hexes upon occasion. If
> Nurse asked too many questions of the students, they would then avoid
> hospital and try to fix themselves or each other, which could be 
> disastrous.
> Remember Eloise Midgen who cursed off her own nose? I think it's better for
> the students to know that they can trust Madam Pomfrey and get fixed up
> again quickly.

       There's another point to that. Just because she doesn't ask questions 
doesn't mean she doesn't report. In GoF, Dumbledore seems to know that Harry 
will recognize and understand the use of polyjuice potion. That might also 
explain some of Snape's attitude toward the trio. He may believe that Harry 
stole the stuff and made the potion, then the boys gave Hermione a dose with 
cat hair as a prank. Given the other flaws in that little bit...what *did* 
Crabb and Goyle say when they were released...he probably realized who snuck 
into the Slitherin common room.

       Cheryl


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