[HPforGrownups] Divination

[Katze]

No: HPFGUIDX 36415

ccnightrider wrote:
> 
> Throughout the canon, various characters (Harry, Ron, Dumbledore,
> Hermione, et al) express suspicion towards divination.  Do you think
> the wizarding world at large thinks divination is imprecise and
> untrustworthy, or just our heroes?
> -Morgan
> www.morganmalfoy.blogspot.com
> 

I think some of the characters believe it's imprecise, but I don't think
it's imprecise regarding the story. D must think there's value in it,
otherwise he wouldn't hire Trelawney. I believe there is a person in the
books who has the Sight, but it's not Trelawney. She might have a gift,
but a Seer, IMO, would remember particular predictions. D has also
stated that Trelawney has now made 2 correct predictions. So I think
there's some basis to believe that the Sight will come in handy in
future books. I think if we watch closely, we'll learn who's a
trustworthy Seer and who's not. So it's not a question as a whole - Is
it untrustworthy? - but rather *who* is untrustworthy.

My personal opinion is that Ron is a true Seer. I know there are lots of
folks on the list who disagree. Harry has dreams, but he's more
clairvoyant, and sees things as they are happening. Ron seems to have a
knack (whether he's taking his class seriously or not) to predict
certain outcomes in the future.

Haha...it would be a funny twist of fate if Hermione turns out to be the
real Seer.

Welcome to the group!
-Katze