Hedwig & 12 Grimmauld Place

[suehpfan]

No: HPFGUIDX 91148

snip> Gandalf wrote:
> > I was wondering if anyone had any ideas how Hedwig was able to 
find 
> > 12 Grimmauld Place if it was hidden from Harry til he got there.  
Is 
> > the protection only against humans?
> > 
> 
> 
> Good question Gandalf. Unfortunately I don't have an answer, but I
> have a second part to your question. If it is protection against
> humans only, then what about the animagi? Could they just sneak in 
as
> well?
> 
> I think that since Hedwig belongs to Harry, that she is bound to 
him,
> I suppose. She always knows where he is, and being known to the 
Order,
> they perhaps have a way of letting her in. 
> 
> Sawsan

I have often wondered about this as well. As a dog, Sirius was able 
to wander the grounds and halls of Hogwarts without anyone stopping 
him.  As he is such a large dog, I always wondered why Mrs. Norris 
didn't run to Filch in a complete panic, she seems to find everyone 
else!

This aside, you can see why the ministry keeps such close tabs on 
animagi, and why some witches and wizards chose not to share the 
information that they can change.  What about the owls?  Is there 
some sort of registry, like a dog license in the U.S.?  It would seem 
that there would be and therefore, anyone who wanted to could locate 
and identify a particular owl.

As far as Grimauld Place is concerned, it seems that animals can see 
through all of the charms placed on a particular location by wizards, 
thereby making her able to tap on the window and be let in.  IIRC, 
there were birds around the World Cup Quidditch stadium as well.

So many questions...I hope when it is done we have at least most of 
the answere.

Sue