Fudge behind empty MoM

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No: HPFGUIDX 79056

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, Scott Santangelo 
<owlery2003 at y...> wrote:
> 
> 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
> 
> 
Another thing it doesn't explain is the ease in which Harry and crew 
were able to access the MOM, or why Eric or another guard was not at 
their post. I think at the end of the battle when Fudge arrived, Eric 
showed up. Also, people often work longer than their normal shift to 
catch up on work and such.

Another thing, Fudge's statement in The Daily Prophet sounded as if 
he were underplaying (if that is a word) LV's return.  Why wasn't he 
trying to rally the troops so to speak. Why didn't he say something 
like We need to all work together to fight Lord Thingy, and defeat 
him.  I guess the packet of info that the MOM was sending to all the 
wizard families on protecting their homes was enough?
Fran