It may be M.A.D. but it's mine

[Marci]

No: HPFGUIDX 85926

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "mt3t3l1" <mt3t3l1 at y...> wrote:
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> > Introducing my M.A.D. theory. Miss Arabella Dumbledore.  
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > It would make sense if she were Dumbledore's little sister. 
> Consider their names. We have Albus, Aberforth, and now Arabella. 
> Now, before you start posting about how weak that is, remember the 
> Lucius/Lupin connection Pippin came up with, and the missing "D" 
> child of the Weasley's. * And * Harry says she's a "mad old 
> lady."  :o)  (ss/ps pg 22 scholastic).
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > So there you have it, do with it what you will, but be gentle, 
this 
> is my first theory.  
> > 
> 
> May I offer as an alternate theory, Arabella McGonagall?
> 
> In SS Chapter 14 and PoA Chapter 13, McGonagall appears in a tartan 
> bathrobe/dressing gown. In OoP Chapter 1, Mrs. Figg appears in 
tartan 
> carpet slippers.
> 
> Minerva was the Roman goddess of war. There are many possible 
> meanings for "ara" and "bella" but two are "altar" and "war."
> 
> Just thought I'd throw that out there.
> 
> 3T3

LOL.  That's my MAMAS theory.  LOL Mrs. Figg and McGonagall Are 
Sisters.

Marci  (Though I like the idea of her being a Dumbledore.)