Theory on Petunia

[abergoat]

No: HPFGUIDX 156493

Rebecca wrote:
> However, I *do* take note of the fact twice JKR's 
> response about Petunia has been consistent: there's
> more to Petunia "than meets the eye." 

Abergoat adds:
Given that 1) Dumbledore has sent Petunia at least one more letter
than we know about, 2) she seems personally frightened of Voldemort
and 3) her comment on that intriguing 'awful boy', Petunia
speculations are great fun. I'm sure there is a lot there. Dumbledore
doesn't seem the type to write letters for no reason. I think it is a
given that Dumbledore wrote to inform Petunia she was in danger from
Voldemort for some reason. It is the only way I can think of that
Petunia could be forced to house a nephew she so clearly resents.

Rebecca wrote:
> Rebecca, who recalls in this thread earlier that 
> someone mentioned Petunia never goes out - recalling 
> that she did once in PS/SS because Harry and Petunia 
> run into Diggle while shopping.

Abergoat asks:
Do you have the reference for that? Sounds interesting and I don't
remember anything about it.


AmanitaMuscaria wrote:
> What if the answer is that one of the times James and Lily defied 
> Voldemort was on an attack on Lily's family? Their parents didn't
> survive, but Petunia and Lily did, so Petunia has first-hand
> knowledge of what LV and Death Eaters are?

Abergoat says:
Interesting idea! I recall that JKR says that James's parent just
'died' but has she said anything about Lily's parents?

Brothergib wrote:
> The obvious candidate appears to be Filch. We even have 
> evidence that he has taken a course to help bring out his 
> magical qualities.

Abergoat agrees:
I agree completely with Filch as the one to do magic late in life but
I think he does it to hope someone he loves (Irma or Severus) not to
help Harry. Although it may well help Harry as an unplanned benefit.

Abergoat