The unspeakables

[Linda]

No: HPFGUIDX 56920

Alicia wrote:

> I wouldn't say I was SURE we'll see them again, but I'd put Bode 
and 
> Croaker, the Unspeakables from the Department of Mysteries on that 
> list. If not them, then some other Unspeakables. Otherwise, why 
> bother having Mr Weasley mention (at the World Cup, I think) he  
has no idea what they do?

Me:
   I've always thought that the unspeakables were mentioned because 
that was what Lily and James's jobs were. (I think that this has  
been mentioned before but I can't remember what thread it was on.) 
There is nothing in canon as yet to support this theory but it seems 
to fit in with the fact that we have no idea to this point 
 what they did for a living. IMO, there is no way that Arthur 
Weasley (Harry's main source of info on the MoM)would not have known 
at least something about Harry's parents  and would have told Harry 
what he knows unless:
       1. He doesn't feel as if Harry is ready to hear it.
       2. DD has asked him not to say anything because HE feels 
Harry is not ready to hear it. ( By the time Harry developes a 
relationship with the adult Weasleys DD is obviously aware of 
Harry's connection to the family.)

    -Linda