GoF CH 1-3 post DH look

[dumbledore11214]

No: HPFGUIDX 181717

"The wealthy man who owned the Riddle House these days neither lived 
there nor put it to any use; they said it in the village that he kept 
it for "tax reasons," though nobody was very clear what these might 
be.
The wealthy owner continued to pay Frank to do the gardening 
however" -

GoF paperback, am.ed. p.5


Alla:

I have heard the argument more than once that Dumbledore is this man. 
Can somebody explain to me what is the rationale behind that theory 
please or refer me to the appropriate post?

I mean, to me it makes more sense that Voldemort as the only heir 
would have owned it, and yes I know he is a babymort now, but he 
seems to have no problem making other people do his bidding, so I see 
no reason that he cannot make Wormtail or whoever take care of it.


"Frank stopped trying to clear out his ear. He had distinctly heard 
the words "Ministry of Magic", "wizards" and "muggles"" - p.8

Alla:

I think Voldy already starts planning the downfal of the MoM here 
that we see in DH. I love how beatifully it was done if you ask me, 
that storyline I mean.


"I killed Bertha because I had to. She was fit for nothing after my 
questioning, quite useless" - p.11

Alla:

This is quite chilling to me, yes. Reminds me of Tommy saying that 
Ginny became boring to him in CoS.


"Harry had received two letters from  Sirius since he had become back 
at privet Drive. Both had been delivered not by owls (as was usual 
with wizards), but by large, brightly colored tropical birds"

Alla:

As it was usual with wizards? Did Sirius use non- magical birds? Or 
is it how wizards in those countries communicate by letters?

What birds these are do you think?