[HPforGrownups] Re: Fudge behind empty MoM

[Scott Santangelo]

No: HPFGUIDX 79029


Tamee Livingston <tamliv at w...> wrote:
How could the DEs guarantee an empty ministry when Harry got there?  I guess Voldemort could have tracked Harry's movements through their connection, but that still doesn't satisfy me.


owlery2003 commented: I think that's the proof that Fudge really is a disciple of Voldemort. Only Fudge would have the authority (under the guise of blind stupidity) to order a virtual evacuation of the MoM, leaving it 
wide open to almost anything. Can't wait to hear the "reason" he gives in the next book for that seemingly bone-headed move, and I bet DD sees right through it. Bring out the veritaserum, Snape!


Lziner commented:
Isn't it possible that the MoM - like many government offices - has business hours and is closed after a certain time of day?  It makes sense to me.  The bigger question is if they are closed how in heck did Harry get in?  

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Good point - we hear repeated references to going to and from work at certain times (Arthur), and overtime. There's no canon for the hours, though given what's available to be had there (mysteries, prophesies, time turners!) you'd think it would be guarded 24-7. Certain enchantments seem effective, though too many people to use the "secret keeper" thing. All those fireplaces must connect to somewhere . . . are they "lockable" after hours? Don't know . . .

owlery2003



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