It wasn't Slughorn

[carodave92]

No: HPFGUIDX 141519

Kemper wrote:
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> > Slughorn said of Sirius that he had hoped to have him in his 
House
> > because he wanted the set of Blacks. By guess is that Regulus 
was 
> > quite accomplished for Slughorn to want Sirius. Maybe Regulus 
was 
> > quite good at potions. It would make a good tie to the Locket. 
> > Regulus made the potion for Voldie. 

> bboyminn wrote:
> 
> Slughorn chose his 'Sluggies' for their social prominance more than
> the scholatic ability. I think his criteria has more to do with 
power
> and influence. Of course, when he is appling it to students, he 
has to
> take part of it from the student's family history, and the rest is 
a
> projection of the likelihood of that student obtaining a postion of
> power and influence in the future. When he finds these students 
with
> 'power and influence' potential, he helps them get just that, and 
in
> turn, they are very greatful, and more importantly, very 
considerate
> of Slughorn. 

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Carodave:
Actually, Slughorn went for a combination of connections / family 
and talent.  For example, he invited Hermione (of no wizard family) 
to join the club based on her exemplary grades, and he invited Ginny 
(but not the rest of the Weasley's) based on a good hex he saw her 
use.  He repeatedly ignores Ron to the point of rudeness, making no 
effort whatsoever to recruit him simply to have a 'pair' of 
Weasleys.  I think there must have been some talent-based reason 
that he wanted Sirius as well as Regulus in his club.  

I really like the idea that Regulus was very talented...after all, 
Sirius was a powerful wizard and that sort of thing might run in 
families.  And Sirius never said that Regulus was weak, just stupid 
for joining DEs...

Carodave