Trelawny's Prophecy was Re: Did James and Lily know about the prophecy?

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Gabrielle wrote:
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So, imagine telling a couple that their son had to either perish or kill the
Dark Lord feared by everyone during that time. Therefore, in my
humble opinion, no one knew about the entire prophecy except
Dumbledore and of course, Professor Trelawny.

LauraW:

I don't think even Professor Trelawny knows about the 
prophecies.   When she made the second prophecy to Harry,
he tried to ask her about it and she maintained that she
had just dozed off and wouldn't say such an outlandish
thing.   She is probably as clueless about them as anyone.

I think Dumbledore keeps her around not because she might
tell others about the prophecy, but rather because, who
knows, there might actually be a third one forthcoming.
And besides, he is kind even to incompetents.

Which brings me to another observation:   it is almost
unkind that Argus Filch is the caretaker of Hogwarts.
When most wizards can clean up muddy footprints with a
simple wave of a wand, poor Filch has to spend hours
scrubbing.   Why is it that Dumbledore has him in this
job?   Wouldn't he be better off as an accountant?

LauraW    LWalshETAL at aol.com


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