GoF CH 1-3 post DH look

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No: HPFGUIDX 181718

> 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.

Oryomai:
I've heard that theory before, and I never understood it either.  I
think it's due to people wanting to give Dumbledore credit for being
in all part of the Wizarding World.  If Dumbledore owned the Riddle
House, I think we'd know by now (or maybe that's JKR's next big HP
secret!)

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

Oryomai:
I don't think that Voldy is talking about the DH downfall of the
Ministry.  It has been his plan since he started gaining power.  He
wanted control over the Wizarding World, and one of the easiest ways
to get it is through the Ministry.  When he came back from Babymort
status, he wanted to take over the Ministry.


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

Oryomai:
Bertha was completely destroyed after Riddle's questioning, right? 
Would this be like when someone has their soul sucked by the Death
Eaters or worse?  Would she have been a functioning person?  Would she
have been able to recover from what Voldy did to her?

> 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?

Oryomai:
I'm guessing that this is just JKR's way of trying to make us believe
that Sirius is in a happy place right now.  After the dark, bleak
setting of Azkaban, he is in a place of color and fun.  I don't think
the other wizards use those kinds of birds normally, it is just about
the contrast.

Oryomai