Pets at Hogwarts

[fanofminerva]

No: HPFGUIDX 129167

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Donna" <donnawonna at w...> 
wrote:
> I feel this has been discussed at another time but it has just 
occurred to me.  In the US version of SS, Chapter 5, page 67, in 
Harry's list of supplies that came with his welcoming letter it 
says, "Students may also bring an owl OR a cat OR a toad.  I don't 
> recall seeing a mention of any animals except Fawkes, owls, cats, 
Trevor the toad, and the animals that Hagrid cares for.  How does 
Ron justify his rat, Scabbers?  Have I missed something?
> 
> Donna
> 
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

That has been a question many have asked, followed closely by, "How 
did the Weasley's get Scabbers in the first place?"  Makes me wonder 
what all the Headmaster knew.  It is quite possible that DD knew 
about Pettigrew/Scabbers, and though he may not have known he was 
the betrayer, he at least want to keep an eye on old Wormtail.

Julie