(#) DrT 2009-04-13
Vanir:
I doubt Hermione could get Dumbles into a Muggle court, and the magical couldn't care less (except for Arthur, of course).
Ron is rather marginalized, at least for the autumn term. After he ran away from Harry in DH, even though he came back, I just can't see him being that trustworthy. Likewise, Lupin never did live up to his obligations to Harry. Of course, the biggest person to marginalize is Dumbles. . . .
PS: Hope to see an update from you (and BJH and a few others) soon!