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Originally Posted by Dean_Thomas
^I don't think that it means there have been wizards in the Evan's family. There hasn't been a single clue that Petunia can do any magic and JK always gives us a tiny hint. Plus, JK has several running bits that she uses, flower names are just one of them.
But so far the only ones we have met in the books that have flower/plant names are witches and wizards. Except our "dear" aunt Petunia. Why?
Besides, JKR has said there is more to Petunia than meets the eye.
What exactely?
From JKR's interview at Edinburgh Castle:
Audience Member: Is Aunt Petunia a Squib?
JKR: Good question. No she is not, but—[Laughter]. No, she is not a Squib. She is a Muggle, but—[Laughter].
"She's not a squib, -BUT." This BUT makes me suspiscious. It sounds to me as if we who thought she was a squib was on to something. Like: "She's not a squib (as her parents were muggles) but she does have some magic abilities."
JKR has also said that ".. there is a character who does manage in desperate circumstances to do magic quite late in life"
I'm betting this is Petunia.
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There hasn't been a single clue that Petunia can do any magic and JK always gives us a tiny hint.
There are lot's of hints that there are more to Petunia than meets the eye. I think this qualifies as these hints you are looking for. Showing Petunia with magic abilities would completely ruin the surprise if she means to spring that on us later, wouldn't it?
