Mysteries to me; maybe not to you

[Jim Ferer]

No: HPFGUIDX 144668

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, Bart Lidofsky <bartl at s...> wrote:
>
> Bart:
> Can anybody explain why Dumbledore was knocked backwards and out a 
> window by Snape's AK spell?

Well. not out a window, but over a parapet. We've seen spells have
physical effects many times - Voldemort's own AK on Harry destroyed
the Potter house when it ricocheted, and we've seen misdirected
Stunners knock pieces off of gravestones. Perhaps the physical effect
depends on the vehemence with which the spell was cast.
> 
> Can anybody explain why a personal award given to Tom Riddle ended 
> up in Filch's office?
Do you mean the award for services to the school? That was in the
Trophy Room, not his office. Can't look it up right now.
> 
> Can anybody explain why Snape sent out the alarm about the raid on
the Ministry?
I'd love to know the answer to that one myself.

Why must  Voldemort must not be named? 
It increases the whole fear thing, the terror. Names have power in
magic - in a lot of fantasy literature the Evil One hears it every
time he's named, things like that.

> Or why they just don't call him "Tommy"?
The Death Eaters don't want to get sued by The Who or that Hilfiger guy.