HP's powers

[justcarol67]

No: HPFGUIDX 112955

> 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.  <snip>
> 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

Carol responds:
But (if you haven't already answered this) why should Harry lose
powers he was clearly born with? His Quidditch and flying skills are
almost certainly inherited genetically from James and have nothing to
do with Parseltongue and whatever other powers Harry received from
Voldemort when the AK was deflected.

Carol