the lion discription

[jimlaming]

No: HPFGUIDX 110626


b_boymn:

Well, the owl is easy to explain. It's Dumbledore's owl coming to 
Mrs. Figg telling her to keep an eye on Harry after Dumbledore 
delivers him to the Dursleys. 

Can't prove that but it does seem odd that JKR would mention that 
specific owl at that specific time. There are already references to 
odd owl behavior in the beginning of PS/SS. So, if we start by 
assuming it was unique and specific owl was a Post Owl, then the only 
person in that area that would be receiving Post Owls is Mrs. Figg.

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Jim questions:

That seems very reasonable.  But, if the Owl Post is for Mrs. Figg, 
why was she there.  Is this her choice of a place to live?  Is it a 
coincidence that she is living within shouting distance to the 
Dursleys?  Or was she already on assignment to watch them?  And if 
so, why?  Is there more to the Evans bloodline that deserves careful 
watching, magical or not?

I wonder
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Jim Laming