Cheating in the Third Task/ Harry's wand

[cantoramy]

No: HPFGUIDX 59605

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Steve" <bboy_mn at y...> wrote:
<snip>
> 
> Voldemort is approx 70 years old; Harry is 14. Voldemort has spent
> decades studying his craft intensely and refining his power.
> Certainly, he appears to be more powerful than Harry. And while 
Harry
> doesn't have the training or experience to back up his magic, he 
has
> certainly shown hints along the way, like his powerful patronus 
charm,
> that he has immense magic potential. 
> 


Absolutely.  The Sorting Hat told Harry "There's talent, oh my 
goodness, yes..." (PS uk pb, p. 90)

Actually, it appears the the Sorting Hat saw characterisitcs of all 
four houses:

"Plenty of courage"--Gryffindor
"Not a bad mind either"--Ravenclaw
"a nice thirst to prove yourself"--Hufflepuff
"There's talent" "it's all here in your head"--Slytherin

No wonder that hat was puzzled about where to put Harry!

cantoramy