Introduction., Weasly Clock, and Fudge...

[Kim]

No: HPFGUIDX 33821

Let me start by saying I'm a newbie so please be kind.  I have been working
my way through the 23 digests (I'm up to 1590 out of 1603)...so if this has
been replied to 1000 times forgive my slowness.

I only entered the Harry Potter world a month or so ago.  I haven't "read"
the books but I have all 4 audiobooks.  I was drawn in and now like my
neighbor...I've become a Potterhead.  I can't wait for the next book.

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Gabriel wrote:
">>I also suspect that Ron may have so many brothers to set him up as a
seventh son (Molly and Arthur would have only have had to lose one child,
and it would explain the "mortal peril" clock).<<

Anyone remember whether Bill and Charlie are still listed on the clock, even
though they don't live at home any more? Didn't it mention "all" the
Weasleys being on it?"


The Weasly clock does have all of them on it...7 kids...2 adults.  It makes
sense to me to have 'mortal peril' listed for all kids including those not
living at home.  Those that don't live at home would have a sort of guardian
looking out for them and could get help if needed.

I wonder if Ron's name had 'mortal peril' when he was under water in GoF
(probably not since he was just charmed by dumbledore) or when he went with
Harry and Hermione to look for the Sorcerers Stone.  Hmm, if Harry's name
was on the clock...he would always have 'mortal peril' pointing at him.

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I've seen talk about Professor Snape, Professor McGonagall, and who to blame
for Crouch Jr.'s death.  I don't thik either of them really had a chance to
act before Fudge's Dementor "kissed" Crouch.  Fudge is a high ranking
official and they have to follow his orders.  They might not like it or
agree with what he does but to defy him would mean going against MoM.  Fudge
said he wanted to be "safe" going to see Crouch...isn't he a Wizard
too...sheesh, unless he is sorely out of practice I bet if Crouch had
started something Snape,  McGonagall, and Fudge could have handled it.
Instead Fudge in his "Wisdom"...effectively eliminated a key witness in the
fight against Voldemort.

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One more thing...I think one possilbe reason to send Harry to the Dursley's
each summer instead of having him go to The Weasly's is to have him with
family.  Even though it is a known fact that Petunia didn't like her
sister's magical ways...she IS Harry's aunt by blood.  Since Lily and
Petunia are sisters, share the same bloodline...Harry would be safe in her
care because of his blood.  Make sense?  Harry might not have been treated
well or given the best things...he was safe from harm (for the most part).
I think Dumbledore did the right thing...he knew that Harry would be safe
(although the Dursley's made it more difficult by denying Harry knowledge of
who he is and who his parents were).

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These are my thoughts and opinions based on what I've heard/read so far and
I will add more thoughts as I finish the other digests.  Hmm...I have a
feeling I'm going to need a notebook to keep all the facts straight.  ;o)


Kim