Sqib's abilities (was Is Trelawney a witch?)

[a_reader2003]

No: HPFGUIDX 87111

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, Derek Hiemforth <derek at r...> 
wrote:

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

Carolyn:

On this point, I've always wondered how Filch managed to restore the 
Fat Lady portrait after Sirius slashed it. DD specifically says he 
will ask Filch to do the work, and doesn't give it to Flitwick or 
someone else more suitable.

If the portrait was actually slashed to ribbons, it would be 
difficult for him just to paint on some magical substance out of a 
can to fix it.