Sirius' Innocence

[Susana da Cunha]

No: HPFGUIDX 112795

Cathy wrote:

"Wouldn't any of these people be a little more than alarmed if a mass
murderer, Azkaban escapee showed up on their doorstep?  The person they
believe betrayed the Potters?  In the form of a dog? And transformed in
front of their eyes?  Most of these people are magical, would none of them
think to stun (at the very least) Sirius until the Magical Law Enforcement
Squad could come and get him?
Also, within two weeks (approx. Ron says "It was the first week back after
term ended.  We were about to come and join the Order.  Percy came home and
told us he'd been promoted.") somebody has convinced Arthur, Molly, Bill,
Charlie, Kingsley (who is the MoM employee in charge of the search for
Sirius the murderer/escapee), Tonks, and Hestia Jones, as well as the 'old
crowd,' that Siris is not only innocent, but that Voldemort is back and they
need to join (or re-join) the Order to fight him, and that Fudge is a little
deluded because he doesn't believe Voldie is back and also convinced Tonks,
Arthur, and Kingsley to 'spy' at the Ministry.
All a little too slick, easy and quick IMO (but what do I know)."
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Quick, yes, but that's the weight DD's word has in some circles. You're
forgetting a few things though:

DD sends Sirius to Lupin so the can *toguether* get in touch with the 'old
crowd'.

The 'old crowd' most likely knew Sirius and the affection he had for James.
With Lupin stating he saw Pettigrew who confess the betrayal, and asking
them to regroup on DD's command, I don't see the strangeness.

I don't have time to find a quote but I recall something about Arthur
knowing what an idiot Fudge is and only staying at the MoM because he loves
his job. I'm sure the MoM employees all know the character quite well and
have no big problem believing his not handling the situation the best way.

Last but not least, Neville said (not an exact quote): "My grandmother said
that if DD says his back, then his back."

That's the weight DD's word.



Susana