Will Harry learn?

Bill plinker at yahoo.com
Sun Aug 1 13:02:25 UTC 2004


No: HPFGUIDX 108420


David Gabbard <davidagabbard at yahoo.com> wrote:
In the grand finale at the MOM in OOP, Dumbledore and Voldemort are dueling for their lives. <snip> They are dueling with such mastery and intensity that they don’t display a need to mutter an incantation. We learned in Year One that the correct pronunciation of a spell is important... <snip> Since his arrival at the MOM, Dumbledore doesn’t verbalize a spell until he sends Harry to Hogwarts via portkey.

<snip> There is a disparity between common spells that require exact pronunciation and the ability to conjure fatal spells which need not be spoken, but appear to only need to be thought of by the conjurer. Will Harry learn this subtle distinction and proficiency in front of the reader? If he does, who will teach him? <snip> I want to see some dogged DADA training if he is “The One.” 


Bill:
Remember when Dudley fell into the snake room and Harry spoke no words. Maybe the very experienced person doesn't need to speak for a spell to work. Also, look for a Auror to take up Harry's DADA lessons. DD is going to be too busy to help much. Harry has to learn fast. Look for Tonks or someone at that level or above to tutor Harry, or perhaps Lupin will be required to return. JMHO.

"Bill"





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