Ron & Hermione's Early Secrets

[Adam Corbett]

No: HPFGUIDX 133640

It's obviously difficult to get through all the posts, but I don't
think this has been addressed (I may be missing something obvious)
with all the more exciting mysteries towards the end...

When Harry first arrives at the Burrow, Ron & Hermione have obviously
been discussing his situation, but seem much more reluctant to talk to
him than they have in the past.  Has anyone picked up on what they
could be referring to?  When they're talking about him being 'off with
Dumbledore', Ron starts to say what he and Hermione thought might've
been going on, but she stops him.  And they're pretty weird with him
for quite some time (even with not believing him about Draco - in the
past, Hermione has been much more ready to pick up on subtle clues,
and Ron always wants to believe the worst of a Slytherin - this seemed
very strange as well).

I was wondering if anyone had a clue what they were thinking - did
they think Dumbledore had taken him to battle Voldemorte?  Did they
think Harry might be the next D.A.D.A. teacher?  Did they think he's
found a way to communicate with Sirius?

I really have no idea, but want some explination for his friends'
oddness starting out this story.


Also, it's been addressed some, but I think it was definately very odd
how students were used as a messenger service in this book.  Never
before has this been so prominent, with so little apparent purpose.


As I'm mostly a lurker, who can't keep up with posts enough to post
myself, I'll end with one of my favorite lines from the book, since I
also haven't seen it pop up yet...

"I'm tall," said Ron inconsequentially.

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