The Picture (dramatic sound) - longish.

[mikefeemster]

No: HPFGUIDX 99099

Lara wrote:

> Thoughts:
> 
> 
> 2)	Why have we not seen more of Dedalus Diggle, as he must be a 
> bit of an extrovert to be shooting stars in the air out of joy 
that 
> caught the attention of muggles, which is almost against the law. 
> Plus, in the picture he's next to Dumbledore, and he has been in
> the 
> order in both wars. We have met him several times, directly and 
> indirectly, yet he has never had a conversation with Harry or has 
> had a part in the books as for example Kingsley had. Strange. 
> 
I am also confused about Dedalus Diggle.  He was excited to meet 
Harry in The Leaky Cauldron (SS 5).  When Harry says that he has 
seen him before, Dedalus tells everyone, "He remembers!  Did you 
hear that?  He remembers me!"

Even in the movie we see Doris Crockford, but not Mr. Diggle. 

In the fifth book (OoTP 3)  When Lupin introduces Dedalus Diggle, 
Diggle squeaks. "We've met before," and drops his top hat.

There seems to be more to this character than what we are seeing.  
Although McGonagall says he never had much sense (SS 1).  He is not 
mentioned in the next three books but here he is again.  Something 
like an old Colin Creevey.

My guess is that he is a friend of Dumbledore and joined out of 
loyal to him, rather than actually being of some use.  He does seem 
the tyoe to voluteer to be a part of the advanced guard.

Mike