[HPforGrownups] Re: Harry I & Harry II (not TT)

[Wendy St John]

No: HPFGUIDX 75797



grindieloe wrote:

"A very interesting idea... I would agree.

Do you also think that Harry will work "the hard way" to become a 
metamorphmagus (sp) so that the deception of DE's can also work that 
way?"

Now me (Wendy):

I don't think there is a "hard way" to become a metamorphmagus. Tonks says,
"Metamorphmagi are really rare, they're born, not made. Most wizards need
to use a wand or potions to change their appearance . . . " (OoP, pag 53,
US hardcover). So when she says Harry will have to learn the hard way, I
think she's talking about mastering the spells and potions that one would
presumably learn in "Auror School" to disguise one's self. I don't think
it's possible to learn to be a metamorphmagi. Although there has been some
speculation that Harry already is one (what with him growing his hair back
and such). I hope not, though. That would be just bit over-the-top for my
taste.

:-)

Wendy