HP's powers

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SSSusan said:
> > 1) There would be no reason to assume he couldn't still RESIDE in 
> > the WW.  With friends and "family" like the Weasleys around, he 
> > could still live amongst them, even if there were things he could 
> > no longer do the same way they do.


Janet:
> I've got just one word for you:  Quidditch.
 

SSSusan:
Ugh.  Good point, Janet. I should've thought of that, as those scenes 
where Harry FLIES are so very joy-filled.  

It seems an extremely sad thing that one would decide to NOT go on 
because of this, but you are right that Quidditch & flying have been 
central in Harry's life since his arrival at Hogwarts.  And your 
comments reminded me of a woman at my church who had hoped to become 
an opera singer but whose vocal chords sustained some kind of damage 
along the way and who now finds it difficult just to sing hymns 
because she can't do so at the "level" which gives her satisfaction.

Still.  At the risk of raising the ire of folks who'll claim I don't 
understand depression, I will confess that the church lady's story 
has always struck me as a trifle self-centered and "uber-tragic."  
Yes, it's a pity to have to give up a huge dream, but to let its loss 
ruin your will to go on?  Don't most people who've had to abandon a 
dream find something else which gives them joy or satisfaction?  

"It does not do to dwell on dreams, Harry, and forget to live."

Hmmmm.  I wonder if there's anything which could replace flying for a 
Powerless!Harry?  Ooooh--could he still FLY the magical Ford Anglia?  

I know, I know.  Not the same at all.

Siriusly Snapey Susan