The Dudley Theory

[suehpfan]

No: HPFGUIDX 92746

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "lizvega2" <lizvega2 at y...> 
wrote:
> --- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "suehpfan" <stanleys at s...> 
> wrote:
> >   Ms. Figg knowing that the cold and darkness--the 
> > *feeling* 
> > > was liekly atrributal to Dementors and knowing the fact that 
> > > Dementors exist, might be all one needs to *know* to *see* 
> them.  
> > > 
> > > Arya
> > 
> > "Dementors are among the foulest creatures that walk this earth.  
> > They infest the darkest, filthiest places, they glory in decay 
and 
> > despair, they drain peace, hope and happiness out of the air 
> around 
> > them.  Even Muggles feel their presence, *though they can't see 
> > them*."(emphasis mine, PoA US paperback pg 187) 
> > 
> > This is how Lupin describes Dementors.  Given the fact that we 
now 
> > know he is a half blood, I would think we can take his word for 
it.
> > 
> > Sue, who is not trying to be a pain, just doesn't want Dudley to 
> > *ever* be able to challenge/hurt/hex Harry again.
> 
> LizVega with a short reply:
> 
> The person who is supposed to be able to do magic later in life is 
> only supposed to be able to do it under desperate circumstances, 
> according to Jo. If Dudley is this person, I doubt those 
> circumstances would include hexing Harry. 
> 
> And, I wonder if this person will be using a wand? or if it will be 
> unfocused magic? 
> 
> <Hoping this is who you're describing, trying to decipher if Dudley 
> could be the one to do magic later in life> If not, sorry. :)

I was indeed talking about the "one who will do magic much later in 
life".  I am such a prolific snipper sometimes I probably take out 
too much.  I had much trouble with the list elves in the beginning, 
not snipping enough.  Any way... It seems to me that someone who is 
about to suck out your soul is a pretty "desperate" situation.  

I am responding, though, to the wand question.  In my minds eye, I 
see a colapsed Harry somewhere between Mrs. Figgs home and #4 being 
defended by Mrs. Figg.  As I think about it I imagine Mrs. Figg 
picking up the wand and using it to defend Harry.  This seems more 
likely to me than wandless magic for some reason.  Mrs. Figg, having 
been around the WW her whole life, would be likely to know a few 
spells even if she never made them work before.  I can also see Mrs. 
Figg using only her hands to give Harry enough time to get to his 
wand.  

It is such fun to think about.  Really, I can't wait.
Sue