[HPforGrownups] Re: Accio

[Peg Kerr]

No: HPFGUIDX 7166



Peg Kerr wrote:

> Scott wrote:
>
> > Here's another Accio question for you-
> > (it's very nit-picky so bear with me!)
> >
> > When Harry first learns the Accio charm he says something like "Accio
> > History Book" and then during the first task he summons his Firebolt
> > by saying "Accio Firebolt". Why then in the cemetery scene did he
> > simply say "Accio" to call the Portkey Cup to him? What kept all the
> > DE's from flying to his side?  minor detail I know but this thread
> > got me to wondering...
> >
> > Scott
>
> A very good question, Scott, and one that hadn't occurred to me.  Here's
> one  possible answer, off the cuff . . .
>
> <snip>
>
> Well?  Sound convincing?

Ack. Upon re-reading, I see that I was answering a question you weren't
asking.
I was answering "Why didn't he try to retrieve the cup with the 'Accio'
spell?"
rather than what you asked, which was "Why didn't he specify 'Accio
portkey'
when he called the cup to himself?"

Looks like Neil and Steve have tried to answer (your question, not
mine).  I
blame pre-Christmas stress, and I think I'd better quit while I'm behind
and go
back to addressing Christmas cards.

Peg