Fishing... (Warning time-travel related) about Marchbanks

[vmonte]

No: HPFGUIDX 101863

phil wrote:

Just got to jump in here in response to all these theories about
Dumbledore being someone from the present day sent back in time ...

Since the examiner in OOP (forget the name) recalls testing him for
his NEWTs, particularly Transfiguration IIRC, it would have to be
someone young enough to enter Hogwarts and work their way through, or
surely *someone* would notice his sudden appearance!


vmonte responds to time-travel enthusiasts:

NEWTS are taken in a students 7th year. They are the equivalent of 
Advanced levels (A levels) in England, which are required for 
University entry.  NEWTS seem to important for job placement after 
Hogwarts.

If Ron is sent back at some point during sixth year he could very 
well enter Hogwarts as a transfer student would. Ron may seem average 
to us, but since he is going far back in time, he may very well know 
spells that have not even been invented yet. 

My guess is that Ron will be able to communicate with Harry and 
Hermione. He may take a piece of Sirius's mirror back in time and 
communicate as with walkie-talkies. 
It may be useful for Ron to check out the Hogwarts of that time for 
possible clues. (If he finds something of importance there he could 
always burry it, leaving instructions for Harry and Hermione as to 
where to find it.)  

vmonte