OOP: Hermione & Krum

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> I really think that Krum is now part of the Order, and that 
Hermione has been asked by Dumbledore to keep him up to date. After 
all, 
> based on their interaction in GoF and Rita Skeeter's articles, no 
> one would suspect that Hermione has been writing to him for any 
> reason beyond the obvious personal one, and Krum is no longer a 
> student at Durmstrang where, according to Draco, they 
> actually "teach" the dark arts. He's old eonough to be a full 
> member,since he's of age. *That's* what I think they 
> were really talking about at the end of GoF, and that's why her 
face 
> was impassive. Hermione is excellent at keeping secrets, Harry has 
> very little interest in her interaction with Krum anyway, and 
Ron's 
> reaction is a great way to cover up her true purpose in 
maintaining 
> the correspondence (and I don't really think she minds tweaking 
Ron 
> a little in the bargain<vbg>).
> 
> Anyway, this theory satisfies me concerning Krum & Hermione's 
> interaction at the end of GoF, and paves the way for Krum's 
reentry 
> in book 6 or 7. Does anyone else find this scenario plausable?
> 
> Jo Serenadust



My only disagreement with this statement comes from the fact that 
Hermione, Harry, and Ron are not actually part of the Order.  They 
are informed of some of the things going on, but in reality I think 
there is much more going on behind the scenes than what we see.  I 
don't think the kids realize how much is really being planned and 
intercepted.  But I do think Krum could very well be a part of the 
Order.  

The other problem is that all Owl Post is being intercepted.  
Hermione couldn't give Krum a lot of useful clear information.  Not 
without tipping Umbridge off.  

It's also just very possible that they are good friends.  Hermione's 
always been a little secretive about her personal life.  This 
situation may not be any different.  She doesn't seem like the type 
to brag that she would be writing him.  

Kris