[HPforGrownups] Re: Sportsmanship in Harry Potter

[P J]

No: HPFGUIDX 151775

Carol:

>In contrast, both Cedric and Fleur performed the Bubblehead Charm on
>themselves and Viktor a half-shark, half-human self-transfiguration.
>Even if they didn't come up with these solutions on their own (and we
>have no canon evidence that they didn't), they did at least perform
>the necessary spells themselves

PJ:

You're right but we have to remember that they all had 3 extra years of 
learning under their belts.   Also, I believe all of them were raised in 
wizarding families so they didn't even have that extra hurdle to get over in 
their first year.

Even if he had people holding his nose for him so he wouldn't drown, the 
fact that he is able to survive all these challenges and do as well as he 
did is impressive.

The only question I had during that particular challenge is why, having been 
raised and educated by muggles, he didn't conjure or accio a scuba tank to 
allow him to breathe under water?  :-)

PJ - who agrees that having Voldemort's attention makes all other "benefits" 
Harry gets less than desireable.  I doubt anyone would trade places with him 
for the world!