[HPforGrownups] Re: McGonagall a Muggle? (Was: Did I Miss Something?)

[Iggy McSnurd]

No: HPFGUIDX 81558


>From: "jessrynn"
>
> When we get to the summer after GoF all I have is speculation. It is
> possible that Hermione stayed with the Weasley's for her own
> protection. Harry is protected with the Dursleys, Hermione is not
> with her parents. At this point they don't really know what Voldemort
> is after, so Hermione could arguably be a target. Ron is with his
> parents only because they can provide protection and are involved in
> the movement as well.

Jessrynn brings up a very good point here.

1:  It's widely known, even among the DE, that Hermione is a close friend of
Harry's.

2:  It's also widely known that her parents are Muggles who are not able to
understand the WW (even if they try... which evidence supports, having seen
them in Diagon Alley and chatting with the Weasleys.).  This makes them
rather ineffectual in defending her against LV and the DE.

3:  It's well known what lengths Harry will go to aid a friend, which is why
LV lured him in to the MoM with Sirius.

4:  Hermione would be MUCH easier to capture and/or influence as bait for a
trap than Sirius.  Even though something happening to her would raise more
of a general alarm, it would be much more effective if done right.

5:  Her staying at the OoP Headquarters could also been as much to protect
Hermione's parents as herself.  If LV or the DE came to capture her, they
would have no compunction whatsoever of killing or torturing her parents to
get what they want.  Remove Hermione to a safe house, and her parents are
much safer.  Granted, they could be used to lure her out, but she would be
backed by a band of Phoenix members on the trip, most likely... thus making
things much more difficult for LV and crew.

Just my $0.25

Iggy McSnurd
the Prankster


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