Quote:
Originally Posted by Psyduck  Chapter 12:
Your father left this in my possession before he died.
It is time it was returned it to you. Use it well.
A Very Merry Christmas to you.
Chapter 17:
"Your father happened to leave it in my possession,
and I thought you might like it." Dumbledore's eyes twinkled.
"Useful things... Your father used it mainly for sneaking
off to the kitchens to steal food while he was here."
I think JKR is just yanking our chains again. I see no mystery.
Harry leaves his cloak all over the place -- on the astronomy tower,
behind the one-eyed witch, in the grass near the whomping willow...
The idea that James could leave it with Dumbledore is unremarkable. |
Now we know about the Tales of Beetle the Bard and the
Hallows ...do you think JK did a good job of yanking ur chain ....I mean ...she DID have reason for leaving the cloak with Dumbledore.
Another ...' Not what it seems ...' event ~ seemingly insignificant but crucial.