[HPforGrownups] THEORY: Unifying Occlumency Theory

[Magda Grantwich]

No: HPFGUIDX 116334


--- frugalarugala <frugalarugala at yahoo.com> wrote:

> If it requires a frame of mind, it explains the occlumency lessons,
> both how Snape went about them and why Dumbledore thought Snape
> would 
> be able to teach Harry in the first place. No, I don't think that 
> Snape was/is acting, I think he totally detests Harry. But I think 
> Dumbledore might take advantage of that. That might be why he
> himself 
> didn't take the time to teach Harry this very important magic 
> himself. Teaching Harry to be mentally defensive of Dumbledore
> might 
> hurt the war effort, but the defensive mindset with Snape is
> already in place. 
>
> --Frugalarugala,

Interesting points, Frug-etc.  I agree that mental connections seem
to be increasing in importance as the series goes on, both as
metaphor and as actual plot device.  

Personally I don't think Harry was supposed to learn occlumency at
all - at least not the way Snape learned it.  Think about it - the
way occlumency was described by Snape, you've got to be able to use
it when the Dark Lord penetrates your mind and to keep your wits
about you at the same time.  But Harry's supposed to use it when he's
asleep?

I think that what Dumbledore wanted Harry to learn was the
mind-shielding exercise part of occlumency - the ability to relax,
let go of your emotions, etc.  The idea was that if Snape was
pounding away at him mentally it would give Harry incentive to
practice.  Didn't work of course, thanks to the Harry-Snape
disconnect and the fact that Harry was channelling Voldemort's
emotions as well as his visions (that is, the connection was more
intense than Dumbledore realized).

Magda


		
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