To Slay a Unicorn

[terri_testing]

`“… but remember it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird.” Atticus Finch

“Crime… befouling the castle… suggested sentence… ”
“I want to see some punishment!”  Argus Filch

“… it is a monstrous thing, to slay a unicorn,”  Firenze

Let’s take a look at Harry’s first detention and the lessons that it taught him, shall we?

Comments

Good stuff as always! Pt. 1

[librasmile]

And as always, I have questions, lol

Re: Good stuff as always! Pt. 2 (Conclusion)

[librasmile]

CONCLUSION: I've thought for a while now that, within my own head canon view of the Potter universe, this war was operating on a whole other (paranormal) level than what Harry, the Order of the Phoenix or even the Death Eaters could see. Ironically, of those groups, I think the Death Eaters were actually closest to what in fact was really going on because they had no inhibitions about breaking taboos. See I don't think Dark Magic was banned because of some vague notion about darkness (I mean if there's Dark Magic then what the hell is BLACK magic in this universe?). I think it was banned because practicing it always risks opening the door to other realms that no human, wizard or Muggle, could ever traverse safely. In addition, it has the potential to let something supernatural (that even wizards can't fight) IN. So it's banned. And horcruxes are Dark Magic. And not just because they require a murder in order to be created

Re: Good stuff as always! Pt. 1

[oryx_leucoryx]

We discussed some of these points in the past. One thing to remember is that Dumbledore was acting on some false assumptions. When he saw Tom wearing the ring with the stone with the symbol of the Hallows he probably thought Tom got interested in the Hallows Quest (and that may have been an extra push to get off his butt and finish things with Gellert before Tom figured out where to go to find the Elder Wand). Then Tom actually went to the continent, but a bit too late, and when he returned 10 years later he wanted to meet Albus. Obviously Tom finally traced the wand to its current Master... (except he didn't, he came to Hogwarts to hide the diadem and maybe to get Gryffindor's sword if he could manage it

Re: Good stuff as always! Pt. 1

[ioanna_ioannina]

And if so, maybe the Order was found not for fighting Voldemort, but to protect Dumbledore, the owner of the Elder wand?

Re: Good stuff as always! Pt. 1

[nx74defiant]

Well Dumbleore would consider himself more important, as long as he doesn't have to admit they are protecting him ...

Re: Good stuff as always! Pt. 1

[sunnyskywalker]

I'm guessing the only way he would have given up that cloak would be if he thought something more important than his family was threatened. And what the heck could THAT be?I've been trying to figure out what would keep James from throwing a fit if Dumbledore asked to look at the cloak for a day or two and kept if for months. Possibilities

Cursed half-life

[terri_testing]

Unfortunately, we don't know what that means. Although it's worth noting that Quirrell, though restored to strength immediately, died not long (a week? two?) after drinking the blood

Re: Cursed half-life

[oryx_leucoryx]

We do know that Quirrell was strong enough, physically, mentally and magically to complete the maze.

Hmm, how long before entering the forest did he become too weak to walk upright? There is no mention of DADA class being canceled in the lead-up.

Point 2- effect on Harry

[terri_testing]

If Albus knew that Harry's scar had reacted to Quirrell (though Harry thought Snape) before, he might have anticipated the scar would react in an attack by rejuvenated Quirrell!mort, and even that it would or might reactivate the nightmares