Peeves

[Danielle Arnt]

No: HPFGUIDX 111205

I've been thinking about Peeves recently.  I don't think or suggest that he is somehow important to the plot, but I find it interesting that he is "allowed" at Hogwarts.  Remember, in GOF, Fleur states that Madame Maxime would never allow a poltergeist at Beau Batons.  Also, appparently, in OOTP,Umbridge is getting permission from the ministry to have him removed.  We know he was there when the Marauders where there and that Dumbledore was Headmaster then as well.

So, I think it says something interesting about Dumbledore's character that he allows this mischief maker to remain at Hogwarts.  We know Dumbledore has a "twinkle" in his eye and must quite often look the other way at rule breaking since he seems to be so aware of what is going on in the school, at least in regards to Harry and co.  I think Dumbledore has quite a good sense of humor and, like Harry when he gives the Tri Wizard winnings to Fred and George, realizes the importance of laughter.  In fact, DD really only seems to mind rule breaking when there is any real danger involved, for example, the muggles seeing the flying car in COS (Harry notes how angry DD looked).  It would be interesting to know when Peeves arrived at Hogwarts.

On another vein, in POA, Lupin is explaining about the Marauders and their monthly escapades and how he felt guilty in breaking DD trust.  That DD never knew what was happening.  I think DD knows pretty much everything that goes on at Hogwarts and was well aware of what the Marauders were doing.  Which begs the question of whether he knew Sirius could transfigure into a dog.  Hhhmmm...

My thoughts for the day!

Danie (who doesn't have a clever HP name to use on the list but who would definitely bring her cat Quiz to Hogwarts if she were a student there!)

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