Voldemort's strategy in Year Six - his Hit List

[cubfanbudwoman]

No: HPFGUIDX 123219


SSSusan:
> > Any thoughts on HOW they might accomplish this?  There's quite a 
> > list, actually, of people for whom Harry would be willing to 
> > sacrifice himself, I suspect.  Ron & Hermione, of course.  Hagrid 
> > & DD.  Any and all Weasleys [including Percy?].  Probably Lupin 
> > as the last remaining Marauder and the one who taught him the 
> > Patronus.  Neville, as well.  
> > 
> > I wonder what means The Order/Hogwarts staff/parents have of 
> > protecting this many people?


Lupinlore: 
> Agreed Susan, with the caveat of I'm not so sure about DD.  We don't
> know exactly how their relationship will begin to develop after 
> OOTP.  I think it is highly likely (and would certainly be 
> realistic) for there to be an awkward period of sulleness and 
> further explanation/healing.
> 
> Don't get me wrong.  I don't think Harry would stand aside and let
> Albus be attacked or anything of that sort.  But I wonder if it is
> appropriate to group DD and Hagrid together right at this moment? 
> Would Harry rush out to save DD with the same fervor he would try 
> and rescue Hagrid or Molly (and I don't deny he WOULD go out to 
> save Albus)?


SSSusan:
You know, I actually paused as I typed "DD" in that first post. :-)  
Yes, I think you're right that putting DD right next to Hagrid's name 
AT THIS TIME is questionable.  Like you, I think it would make 
perfect sense to see some awkwardness, even a rift, between Harry & 
DD for a time.  

However, unlike Eggplant's view in 123200, I don't think it'll be a 
lasting rift.  Things may not ever be *exactly* the same between them 
[few relationships are after something Big happens within them], but 
I do think Harry will trust DD again, will -- eventually -- listen to 
him & seek his counsel.

On the other issue I raised in the last post, I agree with Jim F. 
that keeping Hogwarts secure is likely the chief method that will be 
used for protecting those in Harry's circle.  OTOH, with what 
happened at the end of the TWT in GoF, surely it's been shown that 
that's not going to be sufficient.  So I wonder what else might be 
done?  As well as what might be done for those who're not at 
Hogwarts -- M/M Weasley, Lupin, etc.

Siriusly Snapey Susan, who restarted piano lessons today after a 27-
year hiatus.