Harry's DADA skill was Re: Albus and Gellert/Voldemort's Power

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No: HPFGUIDX 182660

 
> Carol, who is simply saying what Harry has said himself, both in
> regard to Patronuses and to his own powers

Potioncat:
Harry is not an extraordinary wizard, though he does manage to 
achieve extraordinary things. What Harry has in great abundance is 
determination and courage. He also has 2 good friends and a bit of 
luck. 

Harry says it. Snape says it. Harry sounds modest when he says it, 
Snape sounds disparaging--but the words are true.

In fact, for the most part, the wizarding students who do appear 
extraordinary don't end up well. (Tom, Gellert, young Crouch) 
(Perhaps Snape) DD is the only one who does. I'm not sure where to 
put James and Sirius. James's days were numbered when Harry was 
concieved. Sirius's recklessness destroyed his potential.

I'll bet that every kid who read HP thought Harry was just like 
him/her. (bright or not) And I'll bet every kid hoped that if danger 
came, they too would meet the challenge head on.