HARRY CLUES ABOUT THE BOOKS: Something else is curious

[Geoff Bannister]

No: HPFGUIDX 88465

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Hermione978:
> 4. Harry recalls being on the roof of the school and not knowing 
how 
> he really got there. Does this mean Harry has ability to apparate 
> and does not know it yet? Does this mean Voldemort can also 
apparate 
> since their powers are somewhat similar

Geoff:
We have discussed the question of involuntary magic on umpteen 
occasions, from Aunt Marge to vanishing glass to re-growing hair. 
This one is always quoted. Perhaps apparating is an instinctive form 
of involuntary magic?

Hermione978:
> 6. Who is Diggle? What significance is he?

Geoff:
Interesting to know. Dedalus Diggle has been mentioned/seen at least 
four times I can quote off the top of my head; McGonagall suggests 
that he is responsible for the shooting stars in Kent (PS "The boy 
who lived" p.13 UK edition), the man in a violet top hat who bows to 
him - Diggle later confirms it was him - (PS "The vanishing glass" 
p.27 UK edition), in the "Leaky Cauldron" (PS "Diagon Alley" p.54-55 
UK edition) and in the Dursley's kitchen (OOTP "The advance guard" 
p.49 UK edition).

There may be others. For a very minor character, he seems to make a 
lot of cameo appearances.... I echo Hermione's question. What 
significance has he got?