Suspension of disbelief - Being dependent

[cubfanbudwoman]

No: HPFGUIDX 182533

Betsy Hp:
> > But I disagree that you're providing examples of special powers 
> > on Voldemort's part.  He's vicious and blunt and will use the 
> > magic all wizards have to the fullest extent of his ability,
> > no matter what they may do to his victims.  But there's not 
> > something so uniquely different about his powers that it explains 
> > why the WW had no choice but to cave to his appearance and await 
> > a "special hero" to save them.

> Carol responds:
<with a litany of canon examples of special powers Voldy possesses>

SSSusan:
I suspect that what you've supplied, Carol, is more along the lines 
of what Betsy was after than what I'm thinking of.  Still, as I read 
Betsy's words, one specific scene came to my mind.  Since it wasn't 
in the extensive list you provided, I thought I'd at least mention it 
here.  Again, it might be an example of Voldy being powerFUL, rather 
than of his having SPECIAL powers, so it might not be what you were 
after, Betsy.  Still, I'll mention it. :)

I think of the scene in the climactic Hogwarts battle, where Voldy is 
battling *simultaneously* with McGonagall, Slughorn and Shacklebolt.  
He is holding his own against THREE full-grown, well-trained adult 
wizards and Order members.  And he isn't losing ground, according to 
the text!  To me, that was truly amazing.  Kingsley alone was the 
MfM's guard, correct?  And did such a great job of it that the 
Minister didn't want to lose him.  Add in McGonagall and Slughorn, 
and still Voldy's not struggling.  I find that to be true testament 
to his power and his abilities.

FWIW.

Siriusly Snapey Susan