[HPforGrownups] Re: Predictions about socks/ Secret Keepers/ Boggarts/ Harry & Phoenix

[Richelle Votaw]

No: HPFGUIDX 43507

Emma look alike writes:

> Here are some of my (hopefully original) predictions about what
> Dumbledore saw in the Mirror of Erised.

Well, one problem.  We don't really know that Dumbledore saw socks in the
Mirror.  Only that he told Harry he saw socks.  And Harry later thought
about it and realized it was a very personal question, after all.  However,
if he *did* see socks I don't think it would be directly related to house
elves.  As any article of clothing could be used.  But there is a definite
sock theme going on here!

> SILVA
> Further question: Why James didn't choose Lily, and vice-versa?

Well, probably because the secret keeper can't be part of what's kept
secret.  Because the secret keeper has to be available for emergencies or
some such thing.

HOLLYDAZE writes:

> Basically this is in reply to all those questions about why the Boggart
Dementor affects
> Harry but Boggart Moon does not affect Lupin.

Well, I think it's partially because, as you said, the Boggart can't turn
into an exact replica of the moon. Also, we only see it turn into a moon
once, small enough that it's mistaken for a chrystal ball.  Lupin also knows
what to expect, he knows what his boggart will turn into, as does Harry.
But Lupin also knows that it's not real, and only the *real* moon affects
him.  Not simply the sight of the moon.  Does this make any sense?  That and
he's a bit more experienced at dealing with boggarts than Harry is.  And
later on when the boggart is used for anti-dementor training, they do want
it to affect Harry as a real dementor would.  Perhaps Harry's mind allows it
to affect him as a real dementor whereas Lupin's mind doesn't allow him to
react to it as a real moon.  Once again, any sense at all?! :)

Melody writes (in response to my truly brilliant ;) theories on the
similarities in the phoenix and Harry):
> While this idea does bring a new ?gift? to Harry for him to use in
> defeating Voldie, I truly doubt it.  If Harry can heal with his eyes
> like a phoenix, then I would think the heir of Slytherin could kill
> with his eyes like the Basilisk.  Seems if it is meant to be a
> parallel of houses, then the talents of both would be matched

That's why I *don't* think Harry can heal with his eyes.  But I think
there's something in the eyes.  Mainly based on JKR's comments when asked
just that, if there were a way that some wizards/witches could use their
eyes to do magic.  It could be equally matched, however, that as the heir of
Slytherin can command the Basilisk to kill that perhaps the heir of
Gryffindor can command the Phoenix to heal.  Nice contrast there.  But I
also like to think that the heir of Gryffindor will have multiple powers
compared to the heir of Slytherin.  The Basilisk can do what, petrify and
kill?  And live a long time.  While the phoenix can heal, strenghten the
pure of heart with it's song (while striking fear in the heart of the
impure, that's handy), appear and disappear at will, is known for its
gentleness and I quote "has never been known to kill."  And also regenerates
so that it too can live to an immense age.

Richelle