CoS chapter 12 - 14 post DH look

[Geoff Bannister]

No: HPFGUIDX 181231

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wrote:

>Alla:
 
> "Depends where you want to go, Harry," he said. "It's never too early
> to think about the future, so Id recommend Divination. People say
> Muggle Studies is a soft option, but I personally think wizards 
> should
> have a thorough understanding of the non-magical community,
> particularly if they're thinking of working in close contact with 
> them -
> look at my father, he has to deal with Muggle business all the time. 
> My
> brother Charlie was always more of an outdoor type, so he went for
> Care of Magical Creatures. Play to your strengths, Harry." - p.252

> It sounds as a nice advise, but for some reason I cannot forget that 
> play to your strengths was the same thing as fake Moody told Harry, 
> right?
> 
> Or is it medium contamination in my brain?

Geoff:
No. Alla, it's good, honest, original canon.

'"So.... got any ideas how you're going to get past your 
dragon yet?" said Moody.

"No," said Harry.

"Well, I'm not going to tell you," said Moody gruffly. "I 
don't show favouritism, me. I'm just going to give you 
some good, general advice. And the first bit is - play to 
your strengths."'
(GOF "The First Task" p.301 UK edition)