Hello from a Newbie & Moody's nose & leg

[andee1270]

No: HPFGUIDX 33557

Bonnie wrote:

> I can accept his "mad-eye" which though physically disturbing - 
> serves a purpose. But if Harry's arm bones can be regrown and 
Phoenix 
> tears can repair torn flesh - and for that matter - if Wormtail can 
> get a replacement hand from Voldemort - why couldn't Moody get a 
> replacement leg or more simply - why couldn't he get a nose job?  
> Even we muggles can do that! The only theory I have is that he 
wished 
> to wear his battle scars as a reminder to all of the evil he fought.
> Any thoughts on this?
> Thanks,
> Bonnie / sing2wine

Hi Bonnie
I just finished rereading GOF last night too, and I must say, that I 
believe your theory on why Moody remains disfigured to be the right 
one.  As an Auror dealing with the most unsavory of characters, it is 
my opinion that he would want to appear as menacing and even crazy as 
he possibly could.  I would even hazard to guess that his reputation 
of "Mad" is a carefully constructed one meant to keep his enemies and 
the public at large guessing.  There is some intimidation to be had 
in people not being 100% sure what you may or may not be capable of!

Andrea (who upon finishing the reread was impressed anew by what a 
funny book GOF is!  The dialogue between Ron and Harry in common room 
while making up their divination homework almost had me in tears!)