SS/PS comments (BEWARE RON=DD POST)

[vmonte]

No: HPFGUIDX 102466

casmir2012 wrote:
> I have heard some excellent "clues" that seemingly support the
> theory of Ron (or one of the twins even) being Dumbledore...but one
> thing stops me from believing it myself. The fact that Dumbledore
> had his own childhood (remember that the OWL tester remembered when
> Dumbldore took his tests...did things she'd never seen before).
> Dumbledore has his own family (that have been only mentioned, true,
> but Dumbledore never lies...according to JKR.)
>
> Also, it would be a very weak plot line, indeed, if Dumbledore was
> Ron or a Twin and with all that foreknowledge was still unable to
> prevent Voldemort from taking power.


vmonte responds:

Good comments Casmir. I've already posted comments on Marchbanks,
who tested DD during his NEWTS, not Owls (page 711,OOTP,U.S. version).

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 be 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.)

Believe it or not I hate time-travel stories. But for some reason it
seems to make sense for the HP series. I wouldn't mind if I was
wrong though. I like surprises. It's just that it doesn't happen
often.

vivian