Animagus

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No: HPFGUIDX 30804

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> There might be one very good reason why the trio does not let 
Sirius 
> tutor them into becoming animagi (aside from the fact that Sirius 
is 
> going to die in OoP and isn't going to be tutoring anyone about 
> anything <g>).
> 
> I suppose learning magic is like learning anything else.  You can 
> only accomplish so much, and in some ways, it is a zero sum game.  
If 
> you spend three years learning to turn into an animal, there are 
> things you won't have the time to learn.  Like DADA and charms.  
> Harry would be better served learning these things instead of 
trying 
> to turn into a millipede or something.
> 
> Cindy

Yes, Harry would be much better served by learning DADA and charms.  
But I would not be surprised if Hermione learned to become an 
animagus.  She has shown an extraordinary interest in Transfiguration 
since the day she arrived at Hogwarts, it's a particular area of 
expertise for her, and she's willing to do the extra work required.  
Besides, she could get her tutoring from McGonagall, who has already 
shown a willingness to bend the rules to accommodate Hermione's 
appetite for learning.  I think the odds are high she will try; then 
the only question remaining is whether she will insist on 
registering -- having an unregistered, unknown animagus around might 
be quite an asset in the fight against Voldemort.

djd