CoS Chapter 11 post DH look

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No: HPFGUIDX 181230

Alla:
>
> I do wonder if Fillius taught Snape some tricks of the trade - just
> enough for Snape to knock him out in HBP? :)

Potioncat: 
There's a theory that this is nothing but rumor, and Flitwick cannot
duel. Sort of a protective lie. Snape and even McGonagall seem to be
keeping him safe. I cannot remember what role Flitwick plays in DH,
except to charm the castle itself.


Alla:

I think I remember the theory, but I do not remember any evidence in 
support of it, which does not mean it does not exist of course. You 
say Snape and Mcgonagall are keeping him safe? Could you point me to 
canon supporting it?

I also do not remember his role in battle of Hoggwarts except 
muttering incantations of enormous complexity, but what I do 
remember is that he participated in it and survived the battle, yes? 
To me it seems to imply that he is a good duelist.


Bex:
Possibly due to the fact that the injuries are spread over half the
class - or possibly due to the fact that it's a potion, which he has
the cure for. Even if he sent them to the Hospital wing, Poppy would
probably have to send for him for the Deflating Draft - he could just
be saving some time here - but yes, he is showing some kind of
concern. Plus, the swelling continues the longer they wait - Malfoy's
neck would have broken with the weight of his nose by them. ;)

<SNIP>


Alla:

Do not get me wrong, I am not the one to exaggerate Snape's concern  
LOL and when I was first rereading that piece, I thought he is only 
concerned about Malfoy and Co, but then I realized that it was 
indeed splashed over half a class, so maybe if it is that serious, 
he does not want non Slytherins at least end up badly injured after 
his class.

Pippin:
Unless I'm mistaken, I said the valentine was proof of her sense of 
humor.
It's the get-well card in PoA which I sited as proof of Ginny's 
magical skill.
No one can get it to shut up, IIRC, unless it's held shut by 
something
on top of it. Not bad for a second year.


Alla:

OOOOO, thanks Pippin. Yes indeed I agree THAT card would be proof of 
her skills.