Ron & Hermione's Early Secrets

[Milz]

No: HPFGUIDX 133713

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Adam Corbett" <prep0strus at y...>
wrote:
> 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.
> 

The book picks up a few weeks after Sirius' death. So they are
probably uncomfortable bringing up Sirius or the events surrounding
Sirius' death to Harry. Even in the real world, many people find it
hard to give comfort to the grieving. So why should these characters
be any different?

But when they are talking about Tonk's depression (Hermione's
assumption of survivor's guilt), Harry opens up more.

Milz