Buckbeak's Execution and Other Questions

[rusmirmusic]

No: HPFGUIDX 100462

MaggieB wrote:
> I remember a long time ago (years ago?) we were all discussing the 
time turner bit and trying to determine if we really witnessed two 
courses of events or if we witnessed one course of events interpreted 
in two different ways.  In other words, was Buckbeak really executed 
the first time and then the time turner brought him back to life or 
did he not really die the first time (because HH were already there 
to rescue him)?  
>  


I personally believe in one timeline interpreted differently. If I 
recall correctly, the book hints at it, but the movie expands on that 
notion - with the throwing of the stones, werewolf howl etc. in 
addition to Harry's Patronus, which happened as one singular event 
interpreted differently. The "missing link" between these timelines 
is Dumbledore, as the splitting and reuniting of timelines happens 
with him. Of course, he would know that Buckbeak was freed and would 
suggest that to H/H in the hospital wing. 

However, the more interesting question is: How did Dumbledore know 
all of this was going to happen even before the supposed Buckbeak 
execution. Again, the movie makes it much more explicit, with DD 
stalling Fudge and others and pulling them away from the sight of 
Buckbeak. The book, I believe, talks about an amusement in his voice, reminiscent of that damn puzzling twinkle in the eye. So, what time 
does DD exist in? And how does he seem to know what will happen in the immediate future (or possibly even further)? Does time flow differently 
for him, is it more circular, or is he really a visitor from the future? 
This, I think, is the key to the books! 

"rusmirmusic"