obstruction of justice

[marephraim]

No: HPFGUIDX 44820

Jay writes:

> I think I'm much more inclined to believe that the Ministry yelled 
at Harry for blowing up Aunt Petunia not because they were keeping a 
close eye on Harry, or His house, or have watchers out there at all 
times, but because Dobby tipped them off ahead of time.  He really 
wanted to keep Harry away from Hogwarts, and knew that Harry may not 
like it.  So, as a forward plan, he warned the MoM, possibly 
anonymously, that Harry was up to mischief.  <

MarEphraim replies:

That's a good possibility as well. I hadn't thought about Dobby's 
possible involvement in the latter incident. And the Serius 
connection re the former incident is logical as well.

Shery writes:

> The Weasleys' summer magical exploits are not a violation of the 
Underage Wizardry law because they take place in the Burrow, which 
is not in the Muggle world (except for Ron's flying car in CoS, 
which was in violation of the Muggle artifacts law as well as the 
Underage Wizardry law, and was quickly detected by the MoM). Magic 
performed by underage wizards in the WW is perfectly legal.<

ME replies:

I'll have to go back over that one. I thought the reason Ron and 
Harry got in trouble was a) the Muggle Artefacts Law and, more 
importantly, b) the car was spotted by numerous muggles as it made 
its way to Hogwarts.

Personally, I still hold out that the Underage Magic law affects 
students on holiday and is inforced by charm.

MarEphraim