Thank you, Dr. T!
I am curious about what might be going on with the Muggle Houses. The fact that Tom Riddle and the Death Nibblers were found in pieces leads me to believe that he probably is greatly reduced in force, so why would he go around making brand-new muggle houses disappear? So that he could sell the construction supplies? So that he could steal them and move them somewhere else?
But without utilities, most muggle houses wouldn't be too useful to a Wizard, I'd imagine. Even one setting up his own colony, or what have you.
Oh well, wild speculation. I look forward to seeing what you've cooked up for us.
I'm glad Harry's learning to surf!
Author's response
It ain't Voldemort who is taking them. I believe there is a clue in one of my answers to a review, but I don't remember if it's here or on Schnoogle.
"T"