[HPforGrownups] Re: Is Trelawney a witch?

[Derek Hiemforth]

No: HPFGUIDX 87106


>> Arianna wrote:
>> Are we even sure that Trelawney is a witch? (snip)
>> Has anyone found direct evidence that she is a witch?
>arcum42 wrote:
>That I did. GoF, US edition, page 575
>"If you will all look this way, I will dim the lights. . . ."
>
>She waved her wand and the lamps went out. The fire was the
>only source of light now."

Derek:
Just to be a nuisance, I must say it's interesting that she
made them all look in a particular direction *before* she made
the lamps go out.  It gives it the feel of a real-world-type
magic trick based on misdirection.  And that would also be in
keeping with the way she teaches Divination... all style and
no substance.  She seems to have a genuine latent talent for
Divination, but it's not consciously controllable.

There's an interesting thought... I wonder if Squibs do have some
magical talent, but no ability to harness, control, or direct it...

- Derek