Animagus & Patronus Symbolism (Mole / Ferret / Rat)

[Adan]

No: HPFGUIDX 104852

> > Adan: So, who is the mole?  Or is there another spy?  Or could we 
> > substitute ferret(Malfoy)?

"A.J." <ajhuflpuf at y...> wrote:
> I hope not.  Traditionally in the real world, ferrets were used for 
> rodent control-- running into burrows to scare out the rats and 
> mice, which people would then kill at the entrances (the Pied Piper 
> was a ferreteer).  I dunno whether JKR knows that and plans any 
> symbolism of ferret vs rat (somebody getting PP?) <snip>


No, I agree.  I don't think mole and ferret can be interchanged, but 
I was having difficulty coming up with who could be a mole.  When I 
think of moles, I think of underground tunnels... which led me to Mr. 
Filch... which didn't really lead to me any exciting ideas.  Sure, 
it'd be good for LV to have a mole at Hogwarts. But would he really 
have much use for a squib?  I guess when you are going to use someone 
that their abilities might not matter.  Of course, I might be 
thinking terrible thoughts about him because I just don't care for 
that character even if he is just some sad old man in love with his 
transformed cat.  I don't know. Like everything else, it will require 
more thought.

I'll just have to take you're word on the rats.

Adan, though slightly ashamed to admit it, always thinks of the 
Beastmaster when she thinks of ferrets.