Application of lessons / Quirrell plot hole?

[bugaloo37]

No: HPFGUIDX 45120

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., "Grey Wolf" <greywolf1 at j...> wrote:
> <snip> Although many of the listees feel that Voldemort is only a 
stupid evil overlord, I think he is very intelligent indeed, 
perfectly capable of planing and plotting, and *more than a match for 
Dumbledore* (canon-point). He was definetely intelligent enough to 
almost win the last time (until his almost-fatal error of trying to 
kill a baby, which wasn't predictable for anyone, much less for him), 
so he's probably quite a logical thinker too. <snip>

I for one have never thought of Voldemort as being stupid.  I agree 
with you completely that he is very intelligent.  IMO, I think when 
you talk about Voldemort's failure to understand why he could not 
kill Harry-you are also pointing out his most obvious flaw-his 
inability to recognize the abilities of those he considers beneath 
him -such as muggles and/or muggle-borns like Lily.  His suprise at 
the fact that her love packed such a powerful punch that it sent him 
reeling shows a complete lack of understanding and acceptance.  IMO, 
this lack of understanding will be the chief instrument in his 
downfall.  Harry's concern for and his ability to rely on others-to 
see positive qualities/abilities  in others-to accept their help when 
it is offered; to see them as equals-not as tools to be used and 
disgarded, IMO, is Harry's greatest instrument in his fight for 
survival.  I hope this does not sound too sentimental but I believe 
that Harry's ability to recognize and accept love, rely on love and 
return love will prove to be his most valuble talent.  A talent 
completely beyond the self-proclaimed superiority of Voldemort.

bugaloo37-who apologizes for running on-but once I get started it is 
hard to stop-in other words, I just love Harry Potter!!