The real worst teacher at Hogwarts

[peggybaratto]

No: HPFGUIDX 57290

> So, if that's true, what does someone who has these 
visions/insights/flashes 
> do the other 23 hours and 59 minutes a day?
> [Opinion alert] He/she fakes it!  You make banal predictions vague 
enough to 
> be pointed to later as "proof" of your powers.  There is a certain 
skill 
> necessary to do this consistently.  It's the same skill that con 
men and 
> actors have.  This skill could be the "it" that Hermione doesn't 
have, and 
> (probably) doesn't want to develop. [/End opinion]
> 
>   --  Ray
> 

Ray,

I am sure that Hermione does not have this "skill".  She and 
McGonagall do hold the same opinion of The Divination teacher.  I 
am sure McGonagall does not have what it takes to "Unfog the future". 
As I am sure many in the wizarding world do not. 

Though Trelawney did indeed have two true predictions, this may be a 
very rare tallent indeed.  Harry seems to have it though (dreams, 
daydreams...).  I think Trelawney was hired because she does have  
some tallent, and is very learned in the styles of divination.  

Remember Quirrell?  He was only book learned, when he took time off 
to get some real practical experience---he met a vampire (who he 
always thought would track him down), and Voldy.  He was the DADA  
teacher for years(though we don't know exactly how long)before this--
but he had no experience in the field!  

I think we as readers are a little too hard on the Hogwarts teaching  
staff.  Give them a chance!  They are all there for a reason.  We  
will see what those reasons are soon enough.  Cherish these books and 
the time it takes for them to come out.  It will be too soon when 
book 7 is here.  I'm sure there will be many tears when all of this 
is over.  Hang in there, and enjoy it!
~~~~~~~~~~~ Peggy