[HPforGrownups]Re: The Order's means of communication...

[quigonginger]

No: HPFGUIDX 122483


mm wrote:
>   I think Kneazle could be a means of communication 
> but during the conversation between DD and Harry at
> the end of OoTP DD said that Snape contacted the order
> immediately after seeing Harry in Umbridge's office
> and I imagine that would be hard to manage with
> Kneazle traveling back and forth, maybe house elves
> since they could apparate.  (snip)

Ginger:

I got a chill when I read about the house elves.  You could be SO 
right!  There are over 200 at DD's disposal, they are eager to serve, 
they keep their masters' secrets, and as you pointed out, they can 
apparate anywhere, including within and without Hogwarts.  All the 
Order needs is a way of summoning them, which should be fairly easy.  
The Protean charm would work.  Give each member of the Order a 
trinket, charm it, have them rub it or something, and poof!  Instant 
Messanger!House Elf.

The only worry I have is why DD didn't use it the night Arthur was 
attacked, which could be explained by the fact that the protraits 
were handy.  Or why Snape didn't use it to summon DD the night Harry 
and Co. went to the MoM.  I'm sure there are other occasions.

JKR did say that it is something we have seen before, and Sirs and 
Ma'ams, we has seen House Elves!

Anyone willing to go with this one?  Refute it?

Ginger, who's pipes finally thawed!  OH, water, water, glorious water!