The two versions of the Prophecy

[Miles]

No: HPFGUIDX 143211

j. lutz wrote:
> Is it possible that Trelawney was not making an authentic prophecy at
> the time of the interview, but instead was faking it, in hopes of
> impressing Dumbledore and getting a job?

Miles:
I don't think that this would be possible. To fool Dumbledore may be
possible in general, but as he is described as a skilled occlumens, he
should be able to recognize a real prophecy in a situation like this.
We do not know much about prophecies, but we can imagine that they require a
special state of mind, which could be identified by Dumbledore.
Trelawny is described as a witch not too talented - (why should she have to
*hide* her sherry bottles otherwise?). But since she has no remarkable
skills, she should fail to bluff Dumbledore with a fake prophecy.

Miles, who has to apologize for his poor English ;)