Sale of Peruvian Darkness Powder

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Lyn wrote:
> One, I question if F&G would even consider selling such a thing to 
Draco, indeed did they 
> even intend it to be available for sale to "minors." 

Oryomai:
Would F&G sell Draco *ANYTHING* is a better question in my opinion.  
They know of the Malfoy family (shown in CoS when they ask if he's 
Lucius' son).  I can't imagine that Draco would be caught dead in the 
shop run by the disgraceful Weasleys!

Lyn: 
> Three. A new person has entered the picture in the form of F&G's 
assistant. Might she have 
> been the one to sell Draco the powder (even inform him specifically 
of it), and might she 
> not be a future means to have F&G's magical inventions become 
available for abuse. It 
> seems to me that there was little need to introduce this new 
character in such a seemingly 
> minor role, unless that person will play a bigger role later. 

Oryomai:
We don't have enough information on her to decide what her motives 
are.  Could she be a DE in disguise?  Is she a Voldemort supporter?  
Will she be a member of the Order?  Who is she exactly?  It doesn't 
seem to me like F&G would let her run the front of the store while 
they sat around.  I think they'd be there, too.  They would've seen 
Draco in their store and chased that little pansy out!  (pun slightly 
intended...) 

The powder is quite an interesting plot device.  I, for one, thought 
that the end of the book got slightly muddled -- like JKR wrote it 
specifically to keep us off balance about everyone's motives.  I did 
enjoy the reappearance of the best friend of thieves and plunderers!

Oryomai