[HPforGrownups] When did Draco Imperius Rosmerta? (was: Re: CHAPDISC: hbp12, Silver and Opals)

[P J]

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Betsy Hp:
>But, this chapter occurs *during* the first Hogsmeade weekend. <snip>
>I can see Madam Rosmerta
>turning a fond blind-eye) but when does Draco Imperius her?
>According to McGonagall he's had no opportunity to get down to
>Hogsmead that day because of his detention.


PJ:
Draco tells Snape at Slughorn's party that he has someone *much* better than 
Crabbe and Goyle working with him on his task and, at least to me, he makes 
it sound as though it's an adult who knows what she/he is doing.  Could this 
person be Draco's helper in Hogsmead as well?

I always assumed (and yes, I know the "definition" of that word <g>) that he 
meant a teacher or person in authority.  It would have to be someone who 
wouldn't raise eyebrows being seen in Hogwarts any time, night or day, as 
well as someone with the freedom to leave the grounds as they pleased 
without anyone asking too many uncomfortable questions...

So, I see 3 options.  There's either a mole inside of Hogwarts itself.  
Kreacher was faking in "Will or Won't" and really answers to someone other 
than Harry or it's Peter in rat form sneaking in and out of the building 
through the tunnels.

PJ