Non-Verbal Communication

[Laura Lynn Walsh]

No: HPFGUIDX 148017

I have been re-reading PS and it occurred to me that the
first instance of non-verbal communication that we see
is the interaction between Harry and the snake.

"Harry moved in front of the tank and looked intently at
the snake. ..."

There is no mention of him saying anything, and yet
the snake responds to his presence.

"The snake suddenly opened his beady eyes.  Slowly,
very slowly, it raised its head until its eyes were on a
level with Harry's.
It winked."

The first that Harry actually says something to the snake
comes later and it almost seems as though the only reason
Harry says it out loud is for his own benefit.  The snake
has already understood his thoughts.

Is this the only instance of direct non-verbal communication
with another animal/person?  I can't recall others right now.

Laura Walsh   lwalsh at acsalaska.net