Ron & Hermione's Early Secrets

[queencrem]

No: HPFGUIDX 133796

Adam Corbett <prep0strus at y...> wrote:
> 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 Voldemort?  
> 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?


When Harry explains to Ron and Hermione that Dumbledore explained 
the prophecy to him and told them essentially the town wasn't big enough for both he and the Big Bad, Hermione says they thought it might have been something like that. Don't forget, he hadn't mentioned it at all at the end of school so for all they know 
that's the reason Dumbledore went to pick him up. I think they 
also realise things are getting heavy and are worried, not just 
about Harry, but scared for their own lives (because they know they'll stick with HP no matter what). After this, they pretty 
much get back to normal. Also, remember the last time they met up 
over the summer and Harry was a total ratbag to them. I don't think 
it's a major plot point.

"Clementine"