Arabella Figg & cabbage

[cantoramy <cantor@vgernet.net>]

No: HPFGUIDX 49807

I think that Mrs. Figg is part of the "ancient magic" that 
Dumbledore used to protect Harry when he was brought to the 
Dursleys.  In GoF, p. 570 (bloomsbury pb), LV says "For he has been 
better protected than I think even he knows, protected in ways 
devised by Dumbledore long ago...Dumbledore invoked an ancient 
magic, to ensure the boy's protection as long as he is in his 
relations' care.  Not even I can touch him there."  This is probably 
why Harry cannot go home with Ron right after school has ended, so 
that LV cannot finish what he started. 

Since Mrs. Figg lives two blocks away, she may be on the perimeter 
of the area protecting Harry when he is with the Dursleys.  There 
may be others surrounding 4 Privet Drive in the other directions.

And...cabbage just plain stinks.  

cantoramy