[HPforGrownups] Re: Is Petunia magical?/Mrs. Figg

[Jordan Abel]

No: HPFGUIDX 160306

> > Lana writes:
> > I just read in the book that Mrs. Figg did not see them.  She
> > was merely guessing.  She couldnt' describe them, but described
> > the feeling.

Jenni:
> No, I'm sorry, you're mistaken! She comes to the hearing and is an
> EYE WITNESS in Harry's defense. She states emphatically that she saw
> them. Two of them, one for each boy - Harry and Dudley. She also
> describes their attack on the boys very accurately.

Random832:
JKR has said that squibs can't see dementors. She was able to identify
the attack, and when put on the spot by Fudge with this line...

>   "Yes, we can!" said Mrs. Figg indignantly.

...She's lying. After all, who can prove anything?

http://www.jkrowling.com/textonly/en/extrastuff_view.cfm?id=19

> So, even if Petunia were a Squib, she would still be able to see
> dementors, see 'magical' things, beings and places. Muggles aren't
> supposed to be able to see Hogwarts.

I've always held the view that they only can't see it from the outside
- the fact that Filch can work there is proof enough IMO that once
they're safely on the grounds they can perceive it normally

-- 
Random832