Harry's instincts (was Re: CHAPDISC: DH 22, The Deathly Hallows)

[hp_fan_2008]

No: HPFGUIDX 183215

Carol:

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> I think that Lupin is saying that Harry was right in this specific
> instance, and that he has often been right before. Still, there's at
> least one instance, the ill-fated attempt to rescue Sirius Black (who
> would not have been in any danger had Harry not tried to "save" him)
> that Lupin can't ignore. *Nearly* always and always are not the same.

hp_fan_2008:

Actually, I think that as long as Kreacher belonged to Sirius, Harry
had no chance of getting the locket - so, in fact, Harry's instinct
was correct (although for the  wrong reason).

Carol:
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> And, ironically, Harry's instinct or impulse to
> say the name "Voldemort," which occurs shortly after he hears this bit
> of advice, nearly results in disaster.

hp_fan_2008:

And in Harry figuring out where to find the next Horcrux (again, his
instinct.) This seems to be a recurring theme - Harry makes the right
decision for the wrong reason. See also Harry saving Wormtail's life,
his use of the Sectumsempra curse on Malfoy (resulting in him hiding
the Potions book at the right place) and his decision to watch Snape's
memories.

                 hp_fan_2008