Mrs. Figg (Was: Dursleys)

[Ceridwen]

No: HPFGUIDX 146283

bboyminn:
> Still, even the timing of an attack on the Dursleys doesn't quite seem
> right. Harry has a lot of plans for the summer, and I can't see him
> hanging around the Dursley for four whole weeks. I say two at best.
> Then he is off to Gordic's Hollow, back for the Weasley wedding, then
> off to his life, the Horcrux hunt, and the final battle with
> Voldemort. For there to be an attack on the Dursleys, Harry needs an
> excuse to return to the Dursleys after he has left and after he turns
> 17; I really can't come up with a good excuse for this return, and I
> can't come up with any likelihood of a DE attack before Harry turns 
17.

Ceridwen:
Making a suggestion - I don't recall canon for when the 
Weasley/Delacour wedding will be.  And I'm feeling too lazy (just 
started school today) to look it up.  But I'm *reasonably* certain a 
date wasn't mentioned.  If the wedding takes place early in July, Harry 
would attend that first, then go to the Dursleys for the last of his 
protection.  Which may coincide with his birthday.

Objectively, I wouldn't hold a wedding so soon after the funeral of a 
dear friend.  But odder emotional events have happened in the books.  
And a joyful event like a wedding following on the heels of a sad event 
like a funeral might affirm hope for the future.  And since Bill was 
injured in the attack, it could be a personal affirmation for both him 
and Fleur.  Also, they may decide to get it done and over with quickly 
to free everyone up for the coming battle(s).

Ceridwen.