[HPforGrownups] Aberforth and the goats(was re: Aberforth)

[Jeremiah LaFleur]

No: HPFGUIDX 164190

Jeremiah writes:
"Hmmm.. one thing that stands out about Aberforth, and maybe it's
because I'm
an adult, is JKR hints by telling us he inappropriately uses goats..."

va32h answers:

That little bit has always struck me as JKR's Monty Python-esque humor
coming out. I can just see John Cleese behind his newsreader's desk,
saying "....where a local barman was acquitted of using inappropriate
charms on a goat. And now for something completely different..."

va32h
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Jeremiah;

I totally agree. I think if I were ever to be given the gift of writing I
would do an entire series on Albus and Aberforth's childhood and life as
young men. It would be hilarious, I think.

It has always amazed me how children in a family can be so very different.
It's like the Weasleys. Every one of the kids has a distinct personality.
With the Dumbledore Bros. I see huge potential for back-story. I can see
Albus saying how he wants to travel and teach and Aberforth saying "Screw
it. I want to open a bar... it will have a real Hog's Head... Hey, now
that's catchy... and it will drip blood! Now, where do I get the money... I
have that goat thing going on... maybe I can make some fast cash off of
that..." and then hilarity ensues. Of course, it would be during the 1850's
to the mid 1900's. (Albus is 150 years old, I believe) and what a romp that
would be!

And now for something completely different...


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