Ummm, I should think the friends "who're called on in the night" refers specifically to those cited in the song Ginny and Hermione sang in the Prologue: "Maiden, Warrior, Mother, and Crone." And they certainly have the power to steer the Loon to where help is needed.
Edit: There may be a fascinating conversation if Hermione ever explains about "Wind's Four Quarters" to Doug, and he explains to her that the "friends" in question are his friends, so to speak.
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Big Brother is watching you. And damn, you are so bloody BORING.
Edit: There may be a fascinating conversation if Hermione ever explains about "Wind's Four Quarters" to Doug, and he explains to her that the "friends" in question are his friends, so to speak.
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Big Brother is watching you. And damn, you are so bloody BORING.