Non-Verbal Communication

[carodave92]

No: HPFGUIDX 148113

Carodave:

Does anyone think that when Sirius was in hiding during PoA, he may 
have communicated non-verbally with Crookshanks.  They were 'allies' 
and also Crookshanks withdrew money from Sirius' Gringott's account 
for Harry's broom.  Unless Crookshanks understands English...which 
is possible...he does stop the Whomping Willow when Hermione asks 
for help...any thoughts?

Carodave



Laura Lynn Walsh <lwalsh at ...> wrote:
>
> 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.
> 
>snip

 > 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.
> 
> 
>