portrait of Godric Gryffindor?

[aggiepaddy]

No: HPFGUIDX 108703

Tina:
>>>>> In the chapter, The Lost Prophecy, Harry is welcomed back by a 
(loose paraphrase) corpulent red-nosed wizard sitting in a throne-
like chair behind Dumbledore's desk.  He speaks kindly to Harry, 
telling him that DD thinks very highly of him (Harry).  The 'throne-
like chair' is what piqued my interest (HBP info?).  Also the fact 
that the portrait holds a prominent position (directly behind by DD's 
desk) might indicate the person's importance.  I'm wondering if it is 
Godric Gryffindor...  Thoughts?  (GG's story is my guess {obviously} 
for the HBP storyline - hoping this is a clue)>>>>>>>>>
> ~tina


Aggie:
This is a very interesting thought!  I like the idea of JKR just 
casually describing the picture  yet it turning out to be really 
important!  I'm always sceptical of her 'casual statements'!  
*Constant Vigilance*!

Perhaps the HBP part of CoS (that was removed) started with a 
discussion between DD and GG (the portrait).  After that, maybe we 
got a 'flashback' scene, GG describing the events that ended with SS 
leaving Hogwarts.  Perhaps Binns took over telling the tale in the 
revised version. 

Thanks for that observation Tina!  Is this portrait mentioned at any 
other time in the 5 books, does anyone know (or care!) ?   ;o))