Magical protection (Wizard clocks)

[Melody]

No: HPFGUIDX 45008

I wrote originally:
>>>>I know this is not an answer for the "ancient magic" protecting
Harry, but it does help explain why Dumbledore and the WW always knows
where Harry is and whether he is in trouble.  The magical tool does
aid in Harry's general survival.<<<<

Then GulPlum pointed out:
>>>Actually, they don't always know where he is. He caused significant
 consternation when he was on the Knight Bus (which is part of the
wizarding world, I may add).<<<<

I concede:
Well the Weasley clock does not tell what trouble they are in when it
is on the 12 o'clock position of mortal peril.  It just says Mortal
Peril.  Lot of help that does really.  So, given that that is our only
model to ponder from, I wonder if Dumbledore's watch has that same
label and in PoA, Harry's hand clicked to mortal peril and they all
raced around to find him.  They got to house and see him gone.  By the
time they are there, Potter is on the bus.  Frantic and scared they
wake up Fudge even and search all around.  Seems a Muggle tracking
device might help the wizards a little there...

So I will agree that Dumbledore doesn't know exactly where Harry is
all the time or else he could of apparated to the graveyard and helped
Potter out.  But the wizard watch is still plausible by alerting the
MoM that Potter was in mortal peril or at least out of his "protective
circle".


And GulPlum said also:
>>>>I'm not disputing that Mrs Figg is involved in Harry's protection
in some way but I don't see her being in possession of anything
specific to warn her when he's in trouble.<<<<

Me:
Very true.  She does seem to be in the dark on Harry's escape in PoA,
but then again it is late.  She can't watch him 24/7.  Maybe she has
an off time where she can rest, and another wizard watches from afar
like a home security system and can alert the right people.  Of course
if I am to continue with this wizard watch theory, which I intend to
do, then I wonder if there is an alarm that goes off if any of the
hands click on to 12 o'clock.  That would wake her up and send her
running to Privet Drive.

Of course there is the possiblility she was late getting there.  Her
cats could of formed an alliance against her and blocked her from
exiting.  Adding to the frenzy search.  The first line of defense Mrs.
Figg was out and down, again, and they went to plan B.  Ok, ok I am
prattling on a bit much here.  But there must be an explanation for
the lapse in security.



And then GulPlum also added:
>>>>I wonder why jennifer and Melody are so trepidatious. MarEprhaim
and I are just sitting here in steely resolve. Our poses aren't in the
*slightest bit* aggressive.   :-)   <<<

Me:
Yeah, sure.  At anytime now, y'all both will start knitting large
yellow blankets in subways and carrying pink umbrellas to soften your
image.  :)


Melody