POA Dementor Kiss on Harry - New Question

[bohcoo]

No: HPFGUIDX 78033


POA, ch. 22, page 420, American Edition:

"'And the dememtors?' said Dumbledore. 'They'll be removed from the 
school, I trust?'

'Oh yes, they'll have to go,' said Fudge, running his fingers 
distractedly through his hair. 'Never dreamed they'd attempt to 
administer the Kiss on an innocent boy... Completely out of 
control... no, I'll have them packed off back to Azkaban tonight.'"


How did Fudge know the dementors tried to Kiss Harry? 


Harry was the only one who knew about the Kiss, the others having 
passed out, been knocked out, or fled. He did not tell Dumbledore 
about the Kiss and the only other person conscious at the lakeside at 
any time was Snape. But:


POA, ch. 21, page 387, American Edition, Fudge speaking to Snape:

"'What amazes me most is the behavior of the dementors... you've 
really no idea what made them retreat, Snape?'

'No, Minister...by the time I had come 'round they were heading back 
to their positions at the entrances...'"


Thanks for your input,

Bohcoo