Average Harry?

[dfrankis at dial.pipex.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 18857

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., meboriqua at a... wrote:
> Amber wrote:
> > 
> > I'm also of the camp that hopes that Harry doesn't have "Great
> > Phenomenal Cosmic Powers"
> 
> One of the many things I love about Harry is his ordinariness.  
> 
> I think what also makes him so special is his ability to handle 
> himself in difficult situations.  

Another ordinary/extroardinary thing about Harry is that he *does* things.  This is brought home quite forcefully by the SPEW episodes.  Hermione has the right idea, but she alienates the elves by her efforts.  Harry has actually set Dobby free and so created a shockwave that will force them to really evaluate their position - and stay as slaves if that's what they really want.  He even sets him free in a way that meant it was Dobby's choice - he didn't have to pick up the sock when Malfoy threw it.

However, no special powers were involved.

David