[HPforGrownups] the reintroduction of Firenze

[Tanya Swaine]

No: HPFGUIDX 82358

At 19:38 5/10/2003 +0000, you wrote:

>Sorry if anyone has wondered on this before. I was wondering if maybe
>Firenze has been reintroduced NOW because Centaurs can interpret the
>stars and prophecies and that sort of thing.  I don't recall seeing
>him since the first book, and so why now, 4 books later, does he
>suddenly reappear, teaching Divination? I can envision in scene in
>which Harry, desperate to understand, tells Firenze the prophecy.
>Firenze may interpret it differently than DD, and may be the one to
>finally enlighten Harry (and all of us!) as to what it really means,
>possibly catalyzing future events?  But then again, even Centaurs can
>be wrong...
>
>Allie

Firenze, I feel is going to be an interesting character.  If he is told, his
response will be very interesting.  However what is in my mind is his
status with the other Centaurs, how or if that can be resolved.

One other thing that struck me was the sculpture in MOM of the
creatures, Centaurs included looking up adoringly at the wizarding couple.
That seems to be the pecking order that MOM fancies.  Bet it will have
to change lots if there is to be a blending of forces to fight LV.

Tanya