No: HPFGUIDX 149846 It hadn't occurred to me before, but has anyone else noticed that Hedwig is almost absent from HBP? Once the school year begins, the only time she's even mentioned is when she delivers Harry's new (soon to be "decoy") copy of _Advanced Potion-Making_. Is this significant? Any ideas on what (if any) significant role she might play in Book 7? -- Dave