MuggleNet - Godrics Hollow Theory. General vs Specific

[esmith222002]

No: HPFGUIDX 163614

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Mike" <mcrudele78 at ...> wrote:
> 
> Mike now:
> Kemper, you found the holes in the "Fidelius-never-took" theory, 
> which was good. Like I said, I wasn't really sold on that theory 
> anyway, just wanted to throw it out there. Likewise, I'm glad 
> Brothergib threw his theory for scrutiny. So, here's me 
> scrutinizing. ;-)
> 
> If DD is trying to break through the "Fidelius", I'm supposing he's 
> doing it at Godric's Hollow? You implied such, but didn't give a 
> reason as to how he knows the Potters are at GH if the "Fidelius" 
> he's trying to break through is still actively hiding the Potters?
> 

Brothergib replies;
I think the implication is that DD may have suggested that the 
Potter's use the house in Godric's Hollow. Therefore he would suspect 
that they are at GH, but wouldn't be able to find them if he turned 
up there - without spending a considerable amount of time trying to 
break through the magic (as he did in 'The Cave'). 

> Mike now:
> But no matter. The big hole, imo, is if the 24h is explained by DD 
at 
> GH breaking the charm, what happened *after* he broke the charm? He 
> leaves Harry in the rubble, calls/arranges for Hagrid to come get 
> Harry, then leaves to go do some other business before showing up 
> later that evening at Privet Drive? Especially believing that 
Sirius 
> Black was the SK and therefore the traitor, and SB's whereabouts is 
> unknown? Jeez, that would be beyond cold-hearted, don't ya think?

Brothergib again;
OK, my theory is as follows. SS informs DD that something has 
happened at GH involving LV (due to the Fidelius charm he would not 
be in possession of all the facts). DD is only too aware of who is 
probably residing in GH and therefore understands the significance. 
He gets Hagrid and they side-along apparate to GH - this explains two 
issues; a) how Hagrid could get to GH quickly since surely he doesn't 
possess the skill to apparate alone and b) Hagrid's trust in Snape 
i.e. he has witnessed first hand Snape's allegiance. DD then spends 
time breaking down the Fidelius charm. Once this is done he instructs 
Hagrid to get Harry and keep him safe/deliver him to Privet drive. DD 
has other business to deal with and he doesn't have time to babysit. 
But he 'trusts Hagrid with his life' and so departs leaving Hagrid 
with the baby. Not long after this Sirius turns up (perhaps aware 
that the Fidelius was broken). But I think that DD has complete faith 
that Harry was safe with Hagrid, even if potential Death Eaters turn 
up and try to take Harry. 

This would also help with the resolution of what happened at Godric's 
Hollow in book 7. Who is left to tell the story? DD - gone; Sirius - 
gone; Snape/Wormtail - unlikely to sit down over a nice cup of tea 
with Harry! Hagrid is the only friendly face remaining who we know 
FOR CERTAIN was at GH.

Brothergib - (who is a Cowboys supporter, and is convinced that dark  
(magic?) forces conspired against them this week!