Spells at Ministry were intended for Defense

[paulamore]

No: HPFGUIDX 71618

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Susan Smith" 
<atroposgryffin at y...> wrote:
> A lot of posts about what spells Harry and company used and why 
they 
> seem to be simple spells learned early on.
> 
> I felt the same way initially. But, tjen decided to reread scene 
for 
> PURPOSE of spells that Dumbledore's army were using. I had a 
> revelation-supported by the name of the training itself-DADA-we 
> are talking about DEFENSE.

<snip>

> As for Harry and his proteges, they learned several new spells 
since 
> 3rd year (keep in mind Harry knew many from his one on one 
training  
> with Lupin and his preparation for Triwizard tournament). 
> 
> Too, this year was a time for them to practice previously acquired 
> spells, honing them and improving their accuracy. We still see that 
> some (i.e. Neville) have an accuracy problem and do not always hit 
> what they are want.  As we see, they still need further honing and 
> practical experience, which is why I for one think DADA is more 
> necessary now then before.  The student body must be prepared for 
the 
> coming events.
> 

Which is also why I hope Harry decides and is allowed to continue 
Dumbledore's Army through his next two years.  Especially if Snape 
finally gets the job as DADA teacher.  

I wonder how irritated Snape would be to know that Harry got to teach 
more DADA than he did.  There's some good comedy fodder here.