Pensieve

[Amber_ Falls]

No: HPFGUIDX 106098

--- delwynmarch <delwynmarch at yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
> I, Del, wrote :
> > We have no proof that a Pensieve memory is objective, but I would be
> > *thoroughly* disappointed to learn that it isn't, because it would
> > *undermine* the whole point of the Pensieve IMO. 
> 
> Amber answered : 
> > You know I've thought a lot about this. I don't think a memory is 
> > objective. If you think about it logically it can't be. <snip> 
> > I think what DD meant was by putting the memory in the pensive 
> > allowed him to look at without the emotions that would go
> > along with it. He could look at it in a more detached way. 
> 
> Del replies :
> But if, as you say, our emotions modify the memory to start with, if
> the memory is not objective because we've tainted it with our emotions
> right from the beginning, then what's the point of trying to look at
> it objectively later? 

Amber:

Del, you've come with good points. I'm going a bit off
topic here. I don't know if this the best example, but
bear with me. To me it's like watching a (horror) movie
with the sound on. Later I will watch it with the
sound off. It will be a different experience. The
images are still the same, but no sound to interfere
with what I am seeing. I think that what DD means by
putting the memory in a Pensieve is that he's able to
see it in a different way without the interfering of
emotions or other thoughts. I guess you can never be
100% objective, but it will give you the chance to
look at it in a more detached way.


Amber who's hoping that she makes some sense here.


		
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