[HPforGrownups] What is with the wimpy spells?

[Lynda Cordova]

No: HPFGUIDX 162693

det_okse:

Harry, (and Hermione, who undoubtedly is one of the brightest
students at the school) just don't seem to have gained as much
personal power as they really should have. They have done some
amazing things, but Look at some of the things other students have
created in the way of magical items and accomplishments while they
were there: the maurauders map, the ability to change form, etc. It
is almost as if Harry is completely average ability-wise, but makes
up for it with bravery. Does anyone else feel the same? Wouldn't we
all feel better if Harry was just a bit more powerful?

Lynda:

My best guess is that Harry's had other things to do than delve into the
mysteries of more complicated spells; "enough to be getting on with" as DD
said in OOTP. And also that most of the more powerful spells are probably
learned outside of school, at least as wizards and witches take whatever
training is required to advance in their careers after they graduate. It
doesn't seem to me that finishing up their schooling at Hogwarts prepares
kids for their specific career goals, but that they either recieve more
training (when its necessary to their jobs) from their jobs, or pursue more
knowledge on their own.

Lynda


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