Magical Eyes

[christi0469]

No: HPFGUIDX 34322

> I think Harry's eyes are going to be a major part of the plot, 
> possibly even in Voldemort's defeat...  After all, we know that 
Harry 
> can't use his wand in the usual way in a duel against Voldie now.  
> Which means he'll have to focus his magic using a less traditional 
> device--why not his eyes?  
> 
> We already know that Harry can cause some pretty serious stuff to 
> happen without using a wand.  (Aunt Marge, for ex)  Is there 
> reference to any other student using magic to this degree w/o a 
> wand?  I can't think of one, which makes me think this is Pretty 
> Unusual.  
> 
> On to mythology--supposedly, the alchemists believed that a green 
> light could pierce all secrets.  That it could either heal OR kill 
> depending on how used. (Combo of basilisk & phoenix powers, 
> perhaps???)
> 
> Caroline
> (stopping before she gets too excited about alchemical symbolism)


  Harry does seem to have more inate magical ability than the 
average magical child. The one accidental magic incident that struck 
me the most was the time he was running from Dudley and gang and 
found himself on the roof of the school kitchens. From what we know 
about magical modes of travel he eother levitated himself, flew 
without a broom, or Apparated. Levitating himself would be the least 
impressive, although we have not seen the kids learn it yet. Either 
of the other possibilities would be rather impressive, especially as 
Harry was raised as a Muggle and had no clue that he had any magical 
ability, much less an opprotunity to develop it. When I went back 
and read this after GoF I thought he must have Apparated, as he was 
running from Dudley and was very surprised to suddenly find himself 
sitting upon the chimney. It seems that little witches and wizards 
have surprising inate abilities, since one of the twins transfigured 
Ron's teddy bear into a gigantic spider. Another example of 
accidental magic in a child was Neville bouncing when he was dropped 
out of a window. Apparition would be more tricky and dangerous than 
both these examples IMO since it is not taught to underage wizards, 
and it is illegal to do it without a liscense. Flying without a 
broom would be no less impressive, as we have not seen anyone do it 
so far. Harry's insinctive ability for broomstick flying was enough 
to impress McGonagal. 

 Harry's abilities are coming along nicely since he started applying 
himself. Lupin considered his ability to conjure even a meager
Patronus to be very advanced for his age. He is affected by the 
Veela enchantment at the WQC but manages to throw it off after 
Hermione brings him back to his senses. When Moody/Crouch Jr puts 
him under the Imperius he partially blocks it the first time, 
something that adult wizards have much more trouble doing.  With a 
lot of practice he managed a Summoning spell that Flitwick 
considered to be perfect. Getting past his summoning spell block 
enable him to perform the banishing spell as well as Hermione, who 
undoubtedly studied it exhaustively beforehand.  I think it is safe 
to say that Harry has an amazing potential for performing magic that 
is mostly untapped. He just needs to apply himself. Hopefully Harry 
will realize how much danger he is in with Voldemort and continues 
to deligently apply himself. Perhaps he will discover that there is 
magic in those green eyes of his (assuming that there is magic 
there) and begin to cultivate that as well. I would assume that he 
has unusual abilty coming from James, Lily and Voldemort, which 
would give him the potential to be more powerful than any one of 
them. If Ginny got some of TR's powers she could help him with or 
without romance. Only the future books can tell us how well Harry 
will live up to his potential.

Christi