Why did Ginevra petrify Mrs. Norris anyway?

[thecybertigeruk]

No: HPFGUIDX 99051

 vmonte
> 
<SNIP> Also, as to Ginny being an 
> animagus unwittingly, I don't think being an animagus is something 
> you are born, it takes years of studying and skill to complete the 
> transformation. Anyway, to knuts worth. 
> Meri

(Not good for a newbie poster I know but)I'm afraid I have to 
disagree.  There are several comments in canon that seem to support 
my theory that Ginevra is in fact an animagus (either a lion/tiger 
or some other cat/Kneazle).  Unfortunately,I don't have any of the 
books to hand (darn me and my career getting in the way of a good HP 
discussion :-) ) but I think there is a least one mention/reference 
in each book to support my 'Ginny is an animagus' theory.  First 
(and remember this is from memory - so please try not to flame me!), 
in CoS Ginny's hair was described as a 'mane'. Second, in GoF (I 
think) she is 'curled like a cat' at the bottom of Hermione's bed.  
Third in OoP she 'hisses like a cat' at the twins for some reason I 
can't remember off hand.

Forgive me if this is total crap - but since I first noticed a cat 
reference I've looked quite closely at Ginny, and the things she 
does.  Its not only refences to appearance and actions, but also her 
history especially of '...taking (the twins) 
brooms out individually..' seems a rather 'cunning' (and thus a cat-
like response to not being allowed to do something).  

With regard to her not knowing, I think she does know, but its 
something she doesn't know how to control, perhaps, and thus why she 
doesn't want anyone else knowing.  but I think if Ginny really 
doesn't know then she'll be finding out pretty soon.  Also, Tonks 
mentioned that she was born a metamorphmagus, and those who aren't 
born take years of training and practice, so perhaps this is the 
same with animagi?  Also, I notice that Ginny has an affinity to 
both Crookshanks (cat/Kneazle) and Tonks (meta(is there an 
abbreviation for this?!)morphmagus.

Sorry for the long-winded response, but I think Ginny is THE best 
character, and SOOOO under-rated in these forums!!
CTUK
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