Question from a newbie: Taking memories out of your head?

[Dana]

No: HPFGUIDX 164089


> ibchawz responds:
> I see the pensieve memories working 2 different ways.  First,
> one may make a copy of the memory to place in the pensieve.
> This works much like the "copy and paste" feature in many
> computer programs.  The copying leaves the original intact
> and allows for multiple copies to pasted.  The second way
> is to remove the memory from the mind and place it in the
> pensieve.  This is the same as the "cut and paste" feature.
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Dana Now:

Maybe you're right; I just read the chapter of the first
lesson with Snape again and after it Snape puts the memories
back. There would indeed be no reason to put them back if
there are a mere copy. I still think it is fishy but have to
re-read it again before I can make up my mind.

Dana