[HPforGrownups] Was Harry cheathing in Potions in HBP WAS: Re: Bathroom Scene

[Ronin_47]

No: HPFGUIDX 165236

 
--Magpie Wrote--
<SNIP>
>>> He hasn't, for instance, learned enough from the Prince that when 
stuck back with the "official" instructions he can say, "Hey, the 
Half-Blood Prince noted that when you're dealing with an herb in 
this family, if you're using it for strength, it's better to slice 
the plants to the northeast--of course, because that direction won't 
disrupt the flow of strength in the leaf!"

Or whatever.

He's not gaining any *understanding* of Potions from the Prince. 
He's learning certain spells from him, but the experiments the 
Prince is doing in Potions are beyond him. The book in itself is 
very valuable--he's just lucky to have it. In the hands of another 
student it might have made a great study tool. It's not bad that 
Harry has it--it doesn't seem like Snape's Potions improvements are 
meant to be a big secret. But he is using it to pretend to 
understand exactly those things that he doesn't to Slughorn. <<<
 
 
 
--Ronin's Comments--
I have to agree with most of what you've said here. Especially the bit about
Hermione being an idiot. lol  (I love Hermione, but I wanted to punch her
myself through most of THBP)
Anyway, it's a good point you make about Harry not really understanding what
the Prince is actually saying. But, I believe that it's got Harry thinking
about things and it may just take time to sink in. They are pretty advanced
theories and I think, like apparation, he'll make his splinches before it
finally gets through. 
 
One thing I want to say to Hermione though is, "Shut up Hermione! Maybe you
should consider your own behavior next time you are using a time turner to
get to classes". lol
 
On the matter of Harry taking credit for the theories, I can see that some
people might consider this poor behavior. Personally, I don't. I think he
made an attempt, but it was brushed off by Slughorn. Why press the issue?
Especially since he didn't know who to give credit to. I don't recall any
point where Harry said, "Yes, Professor...I thought of that on my own".
Although, I'm only two thirds of the way through my re-reading, so I may
withdraw that last bit.
 
Cheers,
Ronin


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