Basilisk fang

[gingerssnape1966]

No: HPFGUIDX 54132

> Lynda asked:
> 
> > In the Chamber of Secrets fight between Harry and the Basilisk, 
the
> snake's
> > fang BREAKS OFF in skinny little Harry's arm.  The fang of a 60 
foot long
> > snake, it seems to me, would probably be about as big around as 
Harry's
> arm
> > would be at that age, or bigger.  So why did it break off?

Me:  I realize this is coming from off in left field, but it was 
Harry's right arm that was "deboned" and then "reboned".  

I checked to see if they mentioned which arm the basilisk fang ended 
up in, but it didn't say.  It came off as Harry was driving the sword 
into its mouth, which would probably be a two-handed endeavor, 
especially considering Harry's size. I reenacted the driving of the 
sword (in the privacy of my bedroom) and my left (dominant) hand was 
on top.  As Harry is right-handed, his right would have been on top, 
so it was probably the one the fang "bit".  

Perhaps skele-gro has some sort of side-effect which strengthens 
bones beyond their normal density.  

Too bad Hermione was petrified.  It'd be safe to ask her parents.  
Very safe, as they're both dentists. ;)

Ginger