Harry's innate abilities

[Melody]

No: HPFGUIDX 45090

Michelle wrote:

>>>>I'm sure that you can inherit sports abilities, now I'm not that
much of a sports fan (I'll get back to that) so lets take singers many
offspring of singers have followed in their Dad's/Mum footsteps -
both of John Lennons son's have released their on albums and most
recently Ozzy Osborne's daughter has released her first single - so
if singing can be inherited why not sport abilities? <<<


Melody:
I'm sorry, but I'm going to have to stop you there.  I completely
disagree.  Talent is not inherited; opportunity is.  Lennon's son and
Ozzie Osbourne's daughter are in "the know" that is all.  Being able
to carry a tune is not talent.

Both my parents are incredible talented musically (hence my name: oh,
my full name is Melody Timpani so I get lots of interesting comments).
 Both my brother and I also played instruments mostly because it was
the way we were raised.  Growing up I thought everyone had a piano,
and their fathers played them to sleep.  We were encouraged and taught
by our parents classical and modern composers, phrasing, chords...and
the politics of the music industry.  What opportunities my brother and
I have to pursue a career in music is more from that knowledge than
just pure talent.  Most "talent" is from pure practice and drills
anyway.  Talent is found in those that do not tire of thier "gift" and
are encouraged to flesh it out.  That is why I got out.  As much as I
loved percussion, I don't like playing the same piece over and over
again.  My brother, bless him, does love playing trumpet greatly and
is using all the resources available to him to work in the music
industry (which in my household means the orchestra).  He has the
advantage over those not raised in the music field because my parents'
friends can help push him in the right directions.

Ok, my point, and tie in back to Harry Potter before the moderators
get all hoppity, talent is not inherited musically nor in the sports
arena.  Often the offspring of famous individuals are just in a better
situation to "inherit" thier father's appointed glories.  The
industries love money, and the children want to be great...like thier
dad (or mom).

One case that I can think of that inherited abilities might matter in
sports in in physical abilities.  Harry did "inherit" his physical
body from his parents.  Bone structure, physical agility, and
metabolism all aid in sports and are completely by chance.  Sports, no
matter how long you practice, often comes down to the basic: he is
bigger and stronger than me.  So then, sport talents can be perceived
as being inherited.  Though in Harry Potter's case, I think his talent
on the quidditch field is far different from his father's.

Oh and one last thing,
Of the two examples you gave before, I must say that it is the popular
music industry and nostalgia that gave those two kids a record deal.
The fans of Kelly Osbourne's and Sean Lennon's respective fathers,
especially with Lennon, want to believe that Ozzie and John can live
forever.

Melody