A most excellent arrest. Here's to hoping that Albus wont be able to talk his way out of things.
Any chance of a curious Hermione discovering her elder self's memories in the ship, and talking the A.I. version of herself into giving them to her? She does have full access now, right?
Author's response
Heya John Wolfe
Arrest: Thank you. I’ve seen many arrests go down the toilet because someone failed to take the details seriously. Snape would always ensure he had some way to escape any situation, and I wanted those avenues closed to him. Having studied cathedrals, castles and Great Halls, (and I shudder at the lack of safety precautions those brave men who built them worked under!) I know a bit about their design. Canon references those doors beside the teacher’s table. (Actually GoF references one door, but such places were always symmetrical.)
Albie’s short-lived defiance: I can see him trying something of the sort. Bluster first, then an overwhelming attack. He’s so convinced of his own omniscience that he cannot conceive of anyone not believing in him with all their heart and soul, but he’s also written as very capable in a fight. (Ref: OotP) Quantity is a quality of it’s own.
Talking his way free: No. Dumbledore’s fate is sealed, both by Amelia and Augusta…and by the author, who really doesn’t like him. (Snicker)
Hermione/’Mione. No. There’s no reason to do so. While they will chat from time to time, there really is no need for Hermione to receive those memories. When this story is done, the world will go on, somewhat improved, and little Harry and Hermione will grow up like normal children. He will still have his memories, but they will fade as the time line is changed. She does have full access, but as I told mjames42, ‘Mione is sentient and she can and will refuse any orders that prove dangerous. Giving a borderline genius the amassed knowledge of a thousand years definitely qualifies as dangerous!
(Although it would hatch some rather entertaining plot bunnies…)
Alorkin