COS clues

[snapesmate]

No: HPFGUIDX 83133

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, Granny Goodwitch 
<grannygoodwitch613 at y...> wrote:
> 
> 17October2003
> 
> Joj wrote:
> "I think Molly is definitly the weakest link in the order. She's 
living in fear ..."
> 
> Jen wrote:
> 
> "...we're *told* the information in the books is real. In COS, 
Lockhart says: "There was work involved. I had to track these people 
down. Ask them exactly how they managed to do what they  did." (US, 
chap. 16, p.298). So Molly could consult them as an accurate resource 
(if what he said is true)."
> 
> Granny responds:
> 
> Good points!  Seems to me that JKR is trying to convey to us the 
extent of Molly's fear and worry, her desperation.  Granted, she may 
not seem such a strong link in the chain, but SOMETHING is nagging at 
Molly and we can see by her nervous erratic behaviour that she can't 
quite put a finger on it; but she knows somethings not right; part of 
the puzzle is missing. <snip> <snip> For example, in Book 2 (if 
memory serves me right) we meet Crookshanks, the cat.  He is 
described as bandy legged and ginger colored, and Ron notes the 
strange shape of his face.  In Book 4, there is a similar description 
of Mundungus--bandy legged and having reddish hair, and a description 
of his strange features.  Also in Book 4, we are reintroduced to 
Mundungus along with Arabella, cat lover.  Excuse the expression, but 
I smell a rat.  JKR is up to something here.  Anybody have any ideas?
> 
> Granny

Crookshanks was introduced in book 3, PoA.  However, this is still an 
excellent point because as we know, "Crookshanks" chummed up with 
Snuffles, Sirius' animagus form!  Coincidence, I think not.  Thank 
you Granny!! 
Lynnette, who thinks Snape is a good person, even if he is not 
a "nice" person!