Aberforth and Mycroft

[abergoat]

No: HPFGUIDX 157132

Robert wrote:
> Do you think Aberforth knew he was buying a Horcrux from Fletcher?

Abergoat writes:
Tough call. Things would be easier of the locket is still in
Kreacher's nest. We have reason to believe Mundungus lifted the cup at
Christmas in OoP. Apparently the thing isn't a hot seller.

UNIX4EVR wrote:
> And let's not forget the phoenix.

Abergoat writes:
UNIX4EVR, now there is a moniker I like! As for Fawkes, I bet he plays
a significant role in the next book, as a bellweather of loyalty.
Would Harry still be able to call Fawkes to him? I've got doubts after
Harry's thought about 'Was this more of Dumbledore's insane
determination to see good in everyone?' thought in the cave. Somehow
using the adjective 'insane' on something Dumbledore strongly believes
in doesn't sound like Fawkes-loyalty to me.

Sigh, clearly I'm not going to interest anyone in goats. But I must
point out Dumbledore didn't say he wasn't sure Aberforth LEARNED to
read, he only says he wasn't sure he CAN read...as in the present.
Dumbledore is careful with words, the distinction might be significant. 

And Aberforth as a goat would explain why no one gave special
condolences to the barman at Albus's funeral. Perhaps the barman is no
longer Dumbledore's brother and hasn't been since shortly after the
prophecy. About the time Order member Dearborn disappeared without a
body found. *evil*

As for all of you that believe JKR says Aberforth is the barman, read
the interview again - she declines to answer just as she always does.
I'm interested that she put this particular interview on her
website...I don't believe all of them are there, but I could be wrong.

Abergoat