Quirrel and Scandinavia?

[Susan Miller]

No: HPFGUIDX 87871

Ah! Quirrell in Scandinavia, my favorite topic!

I did not find the transcript of the interview, but I did find the 
message that was posted by one of our listees who was an eye-witness. 
You can read about it in message 6494 from Pam Scruton, here is an 
excerpt from the message:

Jo thinks that Durmstrang is in northern Scandanavia - the very north
of Sweden or Norway and that Beauxbatons is somewhere near Cannes in
the south of France. She says she doesn't know for certain because,
of course, the exact whereabouts of these schools is a closely-
guarded secret to which she is not privy! (Note to those who think 
that the final movie disposition of Quirrell is canon - the listee 
didn't think that Jo was exactly pleased with the movie. But read the 
message for yourself. -CV)

There was then a flurry of discussion about this, led by 
pengolodh_sc, whose main objection to having Durmstrang in northern 
Norway appears to be that he lives there and doesn't like the idea of 
it being in his backyard. His in-depth analysis is in post 20286. 
Actually, I'm kidding. The post and the followups are really worth 
reading. As are Steve's (bb_boy) messages which I've linked to below. 
I disagree with him, but respect his viewpoint and research.

However, I came to the Durmstrang is in Norway conclusion from the 
completely different route of dragon eggs, trolls and lake portals, 
and I stand by that. Furthermore, I'm now linking the Lovegoods into 
the mix. Papa Lovegood is even now in Sweden, looking for Crumple-
horned Snorkacks. I think he will find not only a Snorkack, but a no-
longer-stuttering former Hogwarts professor.

It is my opinion that just when things are looking bad for the Good 
Guys, Quirrell will come riding in in a triumphant Ride of the 
Valkyries leading a posse of Durmstrangers, Lovegoods, dragons, 
trolls and snorkacks and save the day.

To borrow the sig of a legendary listee, That's my story and I'm 
sticking to it.

~ Constance Vigilance, Quirrell Lives!


Message about the JKR interview:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPforGrownups/message/5961

Messages attempting to locate Durmstrang:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPforGrownups/message/6494
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPforGrownups/message/6534
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPforGrownups/message/20286
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPforGrownups/message/48422
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPforGrownups/message/44577