Vernon's odd behavior

[zanooda2]

No: HPFGUIDX 160405

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Michael Perry" <mperry at ...> wrote:

> But isn't the Black house protected beyond this? Harry had 
> to be shown a piece of paper (filled out by DD???) with the 
> key to the house. He had to invoke the key to get into the 
> house, as I recall.
> 
> Could Muggles invoke such a key? Why have HP invoke it, if 
> the house isn't hidden from all who haven't invoked it?


zanooda:

No, there was no any invoked key, but you are right in a way, because
it was no ordinary door. There was no keyhole at all, and to open it,
Lupin had to tap the door with his wand. Only then Harry heard many
locks unlock by themselves from the inside, and the door opened. I
don't have the book with me, but if you are interested in the exact
quote, it should be in OotP, "Number twelve, Grimmauld Place" chapter.

If it always works like that, a Muggle only can enter if accompanied
by a wizard, or if someone opens the door for him from inside the house.