[HPforGrownups] Re: Harry the Auror

[Regina Olshan]

No: HPFGUIDX 89200

--- suehpfan <stanleys at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
  
> There are so many references to Harry's arrogance or
> lack of 
> extrordinary talent on this list that sometimes I
> feel like I am 
> reading a different series of books

Agreed! 

As for his exceptional DADA talent, even Hermione in
OOP agrees that he is the best in the class year in
the subject, better even than her. His performance at
the DADA OWLs is clearly presented as exceptional and
impresses an extremely experienced examiner. 

We also know Lupin gave him the highest DADA marks in
class (higher than Hermione), and that DD considers
the talent and courage Harry displayed to be
exceptional. McGonangal believes he can be an auror
and that DADA is the one subject he does not need to
bring up his marks in. 

I think Harry's exceptional DADA abilities are pretty
much as much established in the canon as anything is.
(Both our "info from JKR conduits", Hermione and DD
comment on it, just to make sure we get it!)

I will not comment further on his morality but also do
not understand at all how attempting to hurt (not
kill!) someone who is laughing at having killed your
loved one can possibly be a serious moral flaw (if it
is, certainly almost everyone share it). Thanks Sue!

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