Is (was) Harry a squib? (or born a not-so-great wizard?)

[Cathy Drolet]

No: HPFGUIDX 108274

Liz said:

"I say this because, I wonder if it had been possible 
that Lord V's attack that so famously transferred powers to Harry, 
gave Harry the *only* powers he would ever have had... ? "


DuffyPoo:

I don't think so, only because Hagrid tells the Dursleys that "his name has been down [to go to Hogwarts] since he was born"  Not 'since he was attacked that night in Goderic's Hollow.'  There was enough 'magic' about him at birth to warrant his name being put down to attend Hogwarts.  Now, that said, we don't know how Squibs are dealt with.  They are very rare according to Ron.  It is my understanding that Squibs have some small amount of magical ability, just not enough to 'train up' as it were.  They're never going to amount to anything.  "can't transfigure a teabag" to quote Mrs. Figg.  Would they get a chance at Hogwarts education or would the magic quill in the attic know?

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