Undercover Percy

[Jim Ferer]

No: HPFGUIDX 81017

Jen:" We are being led to believe Percy's character in OOTP was just
the  natural progression for him.  Not too long ago, we were led to 
believe Snape was the bad guy in PS/SS, Draco was the heir of 
Slytherin in COS, Sirius was a murderous traitor in POA, and Fake!
Moody was really on Harry's side in GOF.  None of these proved true 
and I was surprised every single time (well, maybe not with Draco!)"

True, but Percy's progression has been longer, more detailed, and more
credible than the others.  All three of the others you name had their
t innocence (or guilt) revealed by the end of the story, and what
we've been watching is a progression in Percy's character and
personality.  

OTOH, that makes Percy a much more credible agent than anyone else
could possibly be.  Dumbledore is very much smart enough to see that
and take full advantage of it.

The strange letter is interesting, but I have a hard time supposing
that the wizarding world couldn't have a better way of secret
communication.

It's also possible that Undercover!Percy is yet to come.  IF Percy was
a git, and IF Percy has seen the error of his ways, and IF Percy is
reconciled to his parents (and Dumbledore and Harry) THEN he could
become a valuable agent in the future.  It seems now that Fudge is
neutralized, but it wouldn't hurt to keep an eye on him, and
Dumbledore is far too smart to believe that all of Voldemort's moles
are gone.

I think Undercover!Percy is plausible.  We're going to have to just
wait to find out how it turns out.

Jim Ferer