[HPforGrownups] LV's Choice: Potters or Longbottoms or Both?

[manawydan]

No: HPFGUIDX 99181

Geoff wrote:
> Unless I've missed something, canon is rather vague about the
> timescale...
>
> '"The Longbottoms were very popular," said Dumbledor. "The attacks on
> them came after Voldemort's fall from power just when everyone
> thought they were safe.'"

Yes. This would suggest it came after, but not too long after.

My feeling is that the day after Voldemort's fall was one in which the Order
busied themselves rounding up as many DEs as possible, just in case there
was a further attempt on Harry.

This would explain firstly why Hagrid took Harry and disappeared for the
day, and why McGonagall was assigned to watch Privet Drive, just in case the
DEs turned up there, either looking for Harry, or intending to dispose of
Petunia and remove Harry's protection.

Meanwhile the rest of the Order (and doubtless the Ministry wizards too)
were out and about arresting Voldemort's main lieutenants and acolytes
before they could regroup.

Cheers

Ffred

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