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

[potioncat]

No: HPFGUIDX 182675

 
> Alla:

> 
> I believe that fact that Harry had a training with Boggart who 
> immitates the Real Dementor has no bearing whatsoever on Harry's 
> ability to cast the patronus.



Potioncat:
But it had all the bearing in the world! If Boggarts could be made to 
create that same effect for all the kids, then it could have been 
used for all of them. It was only Harry who reacted the same way to 
his Boggart as he did to a Dementor. In fact, Harry reacted more 
strongly to Dementors than other kids did.

While it is pretty amazing that a 13 year old was able to learn it--
and it wasn't a pleasant experience--it was an unusual experience.

> Alla:
> Harry had lessons, sure he did, as Beatrice had showed IMO we see 
at 
> least hints that other kids have private lessons with other 
teachers.

Potioncat:
Sure, and that's a good point. Harry is like most other kids. James, 
Sirius, Severus and Hermione, however, taught themselves magic beyond 
their years.