The Dudley Theory

[lizvega2]

No: HPFGUIDX 92749

LizVega wrote:

> --- > > 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. :)

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "suehpfan" <stanleys at s...> 
wrote:
 
> 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

LizVega:

Agreed! When I read the quote from Jo about the person only being 
able to do magic in desperate circumstances it reminded me of the 
wandless magic that children do when they're angry or scared before 
they acquire a wand or any training. Hence, the wand question! I 
like the image of Figgy grabbing Harry's wand and using it to 
protect him. Putting the Dursley's in the same scenario, I can't 
imagine anyone but Petunia being bold enough to grab it- I wonder if 
she remembers any of the spells that Lilly did when she was changing 
a rat into teacups! Hmmmm... Petunia changing a rat into a teacup! 
Wormtail anyone?