puzzlers, and possible sollutions to puzzles

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No: HPFGUIDX 39223

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., "medeia_no" <medeia_no at y...> wrote:
> I have a few puzzlers I'd like your opinions on. Feel free to 
point 
> me to other threads if they have been debated before.
> 
> Puzzle #1: Why isn't Hermione in Ravenclaw?
> 
> According to the sorting hat, Gryffindor is for the bold and 
brave, 
> while Ravenclaw is for the smart and clever. Now while Hermione 
> always come through in the end, I would not call her particularly 
> brave. Her inteligence however is out of this world. Isn't she a 
> clear candidate for Ravenclaw rather than Gryffindor?

Many students would qualify for more than one house. Harry qualifies 
for all four (read the Sorting Hat's musings about him as it chooses-
-all house qualities are referred to). WHat makes a person great 
isn't always what strikes you about them on first glance. As 
Hermione herself states toward the end of SS:
     "Me!" said Hermione. "Books! And cleverness! There 
     are more important things -- friendship and bravery 
     and -- oh Harry -- be careful!"


> 
> Puzzle #4: The Shrieking Shak
> 
> Why didn't the Weasly twins ever investigate the Shrieking Shak? 
We 
> know they have been caught in the forbidden forrest, and that they 
> just love exploring out of bonds places. Wouldn't something like 
the 
> most haunted house in Britain  serve as a virtual magnet on Fred 
and 
> George?

According to the book, they did. This is from PA14:
     "Even the Hogwarts ghosts avoid it," said Ron as they 
     leaned on the fence, looking up at it. "I asked Nearly 
     Headless Nick...he says he's heard a very rough crowd 
     lives here. No one can get in. Fred and George tried,
     obviously, but all the entrances are sealed shut...."

> 
> 
> Puzzle #5: Who is head of Ravenclaw?

Flitwick. CTL. (Check The Lexicon)

Steve Vander Ark
The Harry Potter Lexicon
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