Mark Evans - evans, Evans, EVANS

[justcarol67]

No: HPFGUIDX 86314


> Pip!Squeak:
> <snip> Harry wants a family; he is 
> now aware of his mother's maiden name. Is he going to develop an 
> interest in Mark Evans? If Mark Evans does turn up at Hogwarts, 
> isn't he going to be *sure* that Mark is a long lost relative?

Carol:
Interesting idea. At least we've got you believing that he'll probably
show up at Hogwarts! The parallels between his behavior and Harry's
are also interesting--both bullied by Dudley and both standing up to
him. Harry is sure to take an interest in the little guy--a
muggle-born wizard from the Dursleys' neighborhood who happens to have
his mother's former last name--even if he's not a relative. But I'm
betting that he is, and that we'll know it immediately by the green
eyes, which we've been promised will be significant. Evans may be a
common name, but magical Muggle-born Evanses with brilliant green eyes
are not quite so common. (Yes, I'm speculating, but the speculation is
based on evidence from the books and the interviews.)
 
> bboy_mn:
<snip>
> I still like the idea of Mark Evans knocking on Harry's door one day
> during the summer carrying a letter from Hogwarts requesting that
> Harry help Mark go to Diagon Alley and pick up his school supplies,
> and help him get aboard the train for school. I can see lots of
> hi-jinx coming out of that. But that's just me.

I like that idea, too. It seems more probable than having Hagrid show
up to help Mark, which we wouldn't find out till after the fact anyway
because of Harry's POV.

I can just picture Uncle Vernon's and Dudley's expressions as they
open the door and see that familiar envelope in Mark's hand,
especially if he has Harry's eyes. Dudley is too stupid to notice such
details, but Uncle Vernon will see it immediately IMO. Poor petunia,
guilty of having such relatives and letting them come openly to the door!

Carol