How Did McGonagall know?

[Granny Goodwitch]

No: HPFGUIDX 82957


15October2003

On 14October2003 Bohcoo wrote:

"...When Hermoine made that comment  (regarding the Ministry's intention to interfer at Hogwarts) to Harry, it was during the continuation of the speech Dumbledore had been making when 
interrupted by Umbridge. All the teachers where still sitting at the 
top table, listening to Dumbledore complete his welcome to the 
students. There is no way on earth she could have overheard 
Hermoine's quiet statements to Harry at the Griffendor table.

So. How did she know what Hermoine said to Harry?"

Granny responds:

I wondered the same thing.  But decided that McGonnagall is a keen witted, veteran Hogwarts teacher who knew by Umbridge's very presence at Howgarts that the Ministry intended to interfer.  She would not have needed to hear Hermione's remarks to deduce what was going on.  It seems reasonable to assume that McGonagall has been around long enough and seen enough of the politics in the WW that she'd be able to accurately surmise what's going on.  (Remember Umbridge's "Um, um" and the reaction of those present when she dared interupt Dumbledore?)  I even imagined that Umbridge has already established a reputation for herself in the WW.  

All this brings me to another point.  Throughout OoP, the antipathy between the 2 women is more than obvious; and don't forget what befell McGonagall at the end.  I for one am convinced that more is to be revealed in future canon, that is , we shall see the plot thicken regarding the probable part -Goblin Umbridgeand her history at the Ministry.  Anyone out there pick up any hints in canon as to what this could be?  It would be interesting to hear.

Granny



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