CHAP DISC: HBP 13, The Secret Riddle

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No: HPFGUIDX 150170

>Jen R.
Questions:

>1. What reaction did you have to Hermione, Ron and  Dumbledore 
>refusing to talk to Harry about his theory that Draco was  behind the 
>incident with Katie?

Nikkalmati:
I have been wondering about the necklace incident.  First, as has been  
pointed out, Filch was investigating everything coming into the castle, so how  did 
Katie plan (even under Imperio) to get it inside?  Also, Draco was  having 
detention that weekend, so how was Rosimerta Imperiused?  I also  wonder how 
Katie could ever have given DD a necklace anyway.  Did he  collect them?  Was she 
supposed to leave it on the teacher's table next to  his plate?  Was she 
going to hang around the gargoyle until he let her in  his office? My point here 
is was this Draco's plan at all?  I wonder if the  help he was receiving 
outside was dear Aunt Bella and she came up with the plan  for the necklace and the 
mead.  
I know Draco on the Tower did not deny his association with the attempted  
murders to DD, but it was not exactly a good time for a long explanation and he  
was trying to look tough anyway.  It would explain why DD did not consider  
Draco beyond redemption, if he had not actually planned the necklace and mead  
incidents.
 
It also would make HG and RW right here.  Draco was not  the person to blame 
in this case.  Harry of course is right that Draco  is up to something on his 
own, but DD at least already knows that and doesn't  want Harry to take any 
action lest he endanger himself and Draco too.
Nikkalmati