The Whole Evans Theory

[justcarol67]

No: HPFGUIDX 85291

> Carol wrote:
> > I think Petunia is Harry's only *known* relative. Dumbledore isn't
> > lying or exaggerating: he's speaking the truth as he knows it. 
> 
> Udder Pendragon responded: 
> > The words are: UK PB Page15
> > 
> > "I've come to bring Harry to his aunt and uncle. They're the only
> family he has left now."
> 
> Carol: 
> Well, yes, but this is only one of several references, some of which
> say "relative" rather than "family." And Petunia as his closest
> (blood) relative is more important than the Dursleys as "family."
> Interesting that "family" here includes Uncle Vernon, who is *not* a
> blood relation. Hm.
> 
> UPD wrote: 
> > This does not preclude Harry having other relatives.
> 
> Carol:
> I agree. I've been arguing for some five posts now that Mark Evans is
> Harry's second cousin or something of the sort.
> 
> 
> UPD wrote:
> But if LP/PD's dad had a brother who was 15 or so years younger
> than him. Then Mark E could be Harrys First Cousin
> 
> Carol:
> One small problem: In order for Mark and Harry to be first cousins,
> Mark's father would have to be their brother. If Mark's father is
> their father's brother (their uncle), Mark would be Lily and Petunia's
> first cousin and Harry's first cousin once removed. It's simpler all
> around if Mark's father is Lily and Petunia's slightly younger first
> cousin, which would make Mark and Harry second cousins.
> 
> Carol
> U_P_D again
> 
> Keeping in mind what JKR has said about not introducing new
characters in the last two books. I think she would be very naughty to
give Lilly and Petunia a brother at this stage. I would settle for
first cousin once removed and how about his dad being married to a
muggle born witch he met through Lilly.
> 
> Udder Pendragon


Carol again: Thanks for quoting my post, which has now disappeared
from the archives because I accidentally deleted it intending to
delete the one where I made the blunder. Now anyone who attempts to go
up thread will find two missing posts. (Sorry, List Elves!)

I just want to add that I'm sure you're right about JKR not adding a
brother at this stage, but she'll certainly need to add more
first-years, including, presumably, the mysterious Mark. 

I like the idea someone suggested that he is somehow "marked," like
Harry. Very clever!

Carol, who apologizes for not saying anything brilliant here but felt
obligated to explain the mystery of the missing posts