Are Harry's Powers Increasing in Tandem With You-Know-Who's?

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No: HPFGUIDX 28365

I'm only an occassional browswer here, so forgive me if this has been 
discussed ad naseum already...
I was reading GofF to my son the other day when I was struck by the 
following line...
"...and his cushion, to his very great surprise, flew straight across 
the room, and landed neatly on top of Hermione's" (p.418, Canadian 
Raincoast ed.)

I was wondering whether JKR is hinting at something about Harry's 
powers here. Harry seems surprised by his success at something he was 
putting little effort into. WHY? Is Harry getting more powerful? Is 
this related to puberty, or perhaps to his strange tie to Voldie? If 
Harry is getting stronger as Voldie is, then what does that imply 
about the eventual sacrifices he may have to make? (Oh, I don't want 
to think about that!!!!) If this has already been discussed, can 
someone perhaps point me in the right direction, reference-wise?

Cheers,
-Cornflower O'Shea

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