[HPforGrownups] OotP: One More Time

[Irene Mikhlin]

No: HPFGUIDX 71436



Nicholina ODonnell wrote:

> remayo:
> <snip>
> 
>>Regarding training, I note that Harry's father, James, was an animagus by the time he 
>>was Harry's age.  I wonder why Harry has shown no interest in learning this skill.  Surely 
>>it would be useful to have an animal form that could be used for surveillance and escape.  
>>His father apparently learned it on his own too.  Could/will Harry?
> 
> 
> I've wondered about this, as well.  Ever sense we've learned that James was an animagus, I've thought Harry would work on that and have been surprised that he hasn't.

Let's cut the boy some slack, shall we? When James was not in Hogwarts 
with his adoring friends, he was with his well to do and apparently nice 
parents, and had no cares in the world except for how to style his hair 
better. Harry has a bit more on his mind, doesn't he?

Irene