Is Percy a Spy?

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No: HPFGUIDX 110997

 <templar1112002 at y...> Marcela wrote:
> Hello, my second post here...
> 
> Due to JKR's site congratulating Percy on his Birthday, I've read 
> many comments (not in this site) theorizing that Percy could be a 
> spy for the Order.  Forgive me if this has been discussed before, 
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  Let's assume that Percy is in fact working under 
> DD's orders. These are my doubts:
> 
> 1) Why is he keeping that information secret to the rest of the 
> Order members, including Arthur and Molly?

Potioncat:
DD keeps a lot of things to himself.  He might feel it safer not to 
let Percy's family know, especially since a feeling of animosity 
would be necessary for Percy's cover at the MoM.

Marcela:
> 2) If Molly knows about it, why then did she get soooo upset when 
> Percy returned her sweater?

Potioncat:
Either she knows and is a good actress, or she doesn't know.

Marcela:
> 3) If everybody in the Order knows Percy is a spy, except 
> the 'children', why would Percy write that wretched letter to Ron 
> about Harry?

potioncat:
Well, he could have been saying something else in a way that 
wouldn't give it away if it fell in the wrong  hands.  But darned if 
I could figure it out and I was able to read it more than once. And 
again maybe everyone in the Order doesn't know.

Marcela:
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> 5) If Percy is indeed a spy, why didn't he warn DD about 
> them 'visiting' Hogwarts when the DA was discovered?  Why didn't 
he warn DD about the change of time for the trial hearing? (after 
all,  the rest of the Wizengammot whatever members were all there in 
time, Percy must have known about this change in schedule well in 
advance to warn DD, yet DD was late, barely made it)

Potioncat:
I think it's very possible he did warn him.  DD wouldn't have 
announced it to the Wizards at the Hearing.  He may also have known 
about the "visit" concerning the DA...he certainly seemed to have a 
plan for it.

Marcela:
> 6) If nobody knows he is a spy but DD, why keep it secret when 
> everybody, including the 'children' know about Snape being a spy 
to Voldemort?

Potioncat:
Yeah, and I'm sure Snape is thrilled about that one.  Perhaps 
because it's easier for Percy to maintain his cover if  the family 
doesn't know?

I don't know if Percy is a spy or if Percy is just finding his way 
in the great scheme of things.  I don't think he is evil. And when 
he comes around, Arthur and Molly will give him a new robe and kill 
the fatted calf.

Great post, by the way.

Potioncat