An Odd Ghostly Question.

[apollovibes]

No: HPFGUIDX 124714


Finwitch:
> 
> Could it be possible that, for example, one could, if gone trough
in 
> flesh, be 'reborn' (and moved back in time). For example, Sirius 
> could have his next life as Stubby Boardman. Of course, he'd have
to 
> accept the very strict rule about not changing the past. However, 
> after the moment Sirius Black went trough the Veil, Stubby Boardman 
> is a free agent. He could, therefore, go and help Harry...
> 
> AND, someone who returns may not discuss what's going on in the 
> beyond.
> 
> And er -- one could gain the phoenix in the beyond...


Steve/bboyminn:

Well, it would allow a ghost to carry messages 'beyond the grave'.
That is, take messages to dead people and return with responses.


apollo: 

This may have been discussed here already, but I'm relatively new and
don't get to follow as often as I'd like.

We'll definitely see the veil again, but perhaps in what context? 
Will it be in the DoM again or something similar some place else? 
Will Harry try and sneak in there to examine it or will Dumbledore
explain?

The OP about ghosts carrying messages to/from the world of the dead is
pretty interesting considering it coincides with the Celtic myths
which are becoming more into focus as a 'idea base' for JKR.  

It kind of fits with the idea of Samhain when the world of the dead
and living are at their closest point.  Junxtapose that with Nick's
Deathday Party in Chamber of Secrets - does anyone else think like me
and think it is possible Harry and Co. have travelled into the world
of the dead?  They pass through a Curtain or Drape (not sure which
term is used) and descend down, getting colder until they get to the
party. 

2 differences in passing through the veil / curtain / drape.

1 - Sirius didn't pass through on Halloween, the trio did.
2 - Sirius wasn't invited.  The Trio was.