portrait of Godric Gryffindor?

[Steve]

No: HPFGUIDX 108731

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "mrs_sonofgib" <tinainfay at m...>
wrote:
> As I was listening to OotP this morning I paused over a bit of info 
> that I had previously read through quickly.  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.  ...edited... I'm wondering if it is Godric 
> Gryffindor...  Thoughts?  ...
>
> ~tina


Asian_lovr2:

Sorry, but I think it's one of Mr. Fortescue's ancestors.

--- Quote - Am Ed. HB - Chpt 27 - pg 614 ---

"Blatant corruption!" roared the protrait of the corpulent, red-nosed
wizard on the wall behind Dumbledore's desk. "The Ministry did not cut
deals with petty criminals in my day, no sir, they did not!"

"Thank you, Fortescue, that will do," said Dumbledore softly.

- - - End Quote - - -

Just passing it along.

Steve/asian_lovr2