Filed under - Why didn't they....?

[cubfanbudwoman]

No: HPFGUIDX 91959

Steve <bboy_mn at y...> wrote:
> > So we must ask, why didn't they think of these two perfectly good
> > excuses [1--Room of Requirement provides what is required; 2--names
> > on the list were there from the now-established-to-be-LEGAL 1st 
> > mtg.]to get out of this trouble?
> > 
> > Well the most obvious answer is that if they had used them, it 
> > would have messed up the story. JKR needed to get Dumbledore out of
> > the castle, and this was her method.
> > 
Kristen replied:
> More than the heat of the moment, you also have to assume that Fudge 
> and Umbridge would accept the truth if it were presented to them.  
> All of the options involving truth require them to trust Dumbledore 
> and/or Harry on the explanation.  Everything to that point in the 
> book pointed to the fact that Dumbledore and Harry were discredited 
> and no longer trusted by the ministry.  The initial setup looked like 
> another excuse to expel Harry, the ensuing actions allowed 
> Dumbledore - who had other means of survival and avoidance of the 
> ministry, the opportunity to take the rap and protect Harry.  At 
> least, that is my 2 knuts.
> 

Siriusly Snapey Susan:
I agree with Kristen, particularly this last point.  I think it was
DD's attempt to deflect blame *and attention* from Harry, at least for
awhile.  I think everyone knew it wouldn't be a lasting solution, but
it would perhaps buy a little time for Harry and keep him at Hogwarts.  
Your point about DD having means of survival unavailable to Harry is
important.  

This also makes me wonder.  [I don't have my book w/ me, as I'm
(shhhh!!) at work.]  Did DD know Umbridge would become acting
Headmistress this time?  Typically when he's been called/sent away,
McGonagall has been left in charge.  Surely DD didn't think she'd be
allowed to be in charge this time?  Or did he trust her to "handle
things" even if not officially in charge?  What do you all think? 
Just how deep is DD's faith & trust in Minerva?

Siriusly Snapey Susan