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Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter
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This book is structured to handle several different levels of readers of the Harry Potter series. Therefore, the book has several pages available that detail suggested reading guides for specific reading levels: This book is structured to handle several different levels of readers of the Harry Potter series. Therefore, the book has several pages available that detail suggested reading guides for specific reading levels:
− *[[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Introduction/Beginner|Beginner]] - Readers who are new to the Harry Potter series in general. This page should be used by readers who have only read all of the Harry Potter books or are just interested in a long description of the storyline and biographical information. + *[[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Introduction/Beginner|Beginner]] - Readers who are new to the Harry Potter series in general. This page should be used by readers who have read only a small amount of the Harry Potter books or are just interested in a general overview of the storyline and biographical information.
− *[[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Introduction/Intermediate|Intermediate]] - Readers who have read none of the Harry Potter series and aren't familiar with any of the principal characters or places. brief documents for characters, places, and events and small summaries of the books. + *[[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Introduction/Intermediate|Intermediate]] - Readers who have read most of the Harry Potter series and are familiar with many of the principal characters and places. Analysis for characters, places, and events and detailed summaries of the books.
− *[[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Introduction/Advanced|Advanced]] - Readers who have read none of the series and are looking to develop basic knowledge of the books' content and realize the general story. A slight step down from the intermediate level, only a few topics in the book are covered, providing a simple view of the series. + *[[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Introduction/Advanced|Advanced]] - Readers who have read the entire series and are looking to develop detailed knowledge of the books' content and realize the greater picture. A slight step up from the intermediate level, almost every topic in the book is covered, providing a comprehensive view of the series.
− For those who don't want to avoid spoilers, we add this caution. Particularly on the Character pages, and to a lesser extent the Magic pages, there are sections where analysis requires that we cover things that the reader may not have yet have seen. In particular, several characters are suddenly seen in a new light in the last two books. In as much as it is possible, we mark sections where these appear with the name of the book or chapter to which they apply. In a character Analysis section, therefore, there might be a heading "''Deathly Hallows''"; this is an indication that the following section should be avoided until you have read ''Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows'', to avoid spoilers. + All text is available to anyone who wants to read it; we do not "turn off" text if you are not at the proper level. Also, the level warnings mark an end to specific levels: beginners who do not want their reading experience spoiled by having plot points prematurely revealed should only read up to the "Beginner warning" or "Spoiler warning" tag. Intermediate readers similarly should read only up to the "Intermediate warning" tag. Advanced readers presumably have already read the entire series, and are fully knowledgeable about what happens in each novel, so their enjoyment in reading the series is undamaged by anything in this book. Thus, there is no tag for Advanced readers, as there is no place where they should stop reading.
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  + For those who want to avoid spoilers, we add this caution. Particularly on the Character pages, and to a lesser extent the Magic pages, there are sections where analysis requires that we cover things that the reader may not have yet have seen. In particular, several characters are suddenly seen in a new light in the last two books. In as much as it is possible, we mark sections where these appear with the name of the book or chapter to which they apply. In a character Analysis section, therefore, there might be a heading "''Deathly Hallows''"; this is an indication that the following section should be avoided until you have read ''Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows'', to avoid spoilers.
This book is a study guide meant to accompany the reading of the Harry Potter series in a course context; it is not meant to replace the books. This book does not contain the full text of the series; to include the full text of the series in that manner would be violation of copyright. We strongly recommend that if you do not already own a copy of the Harry Potter series, a very good place to start, even before looking any further at this Guide, is to obtain copies of the seven books in the series. This book is a study guide meant to accompany the reading of the Harry Potter series in a course context; it is not meant to replace the books. This book does not contain the full text of the series; to include the full text of the series in that manner would be violation of copyright. We strongly recommend that if you do not already own a copy of the Harry Potter series, a very good place to start, even before looking any further at this Guide, is to obtain copies of the seven books in the series.

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Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Characters/Professor Binns
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Professor Binns, being a ghost, shares many features common to all ghosts mentioned in the series. Significant analysis of ghosts appears [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Magic/Ghost|on that page]]. Professor Binns, being a ghost, shares many features common to all ghosts mentioned in the series. Significant analysis of ghosts appears [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Magic/Ghost|on that page]].
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  + It would appear that the only book in which Professor Binns is at all important to the plot is ''Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets''. Presumably any character teaching History of Magic could equally serve the purpose here. Professor Binns also has a tiny role in ''Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix'', where Hedwig's appearance at the classroom window is only noticed because the class itself is so dull.
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  + It is never explained why History of Magic is taught by a ghost; we can only speculate that the author thought it would be an interesting conceit to have an effectively dead subject taught by an effectively dead teacher. There is also no explanation for the confusion of names that Professor Binns displays in his one useful interaction with the class; he does seem to get the initial letter of the student's name right (for instance, Parvati ''P''atil becomes Miss ''P''ennyfeather). It is possible that he is simply recalling the names of students that he taught when he was alive, conflating him with the students he finds in front of him.
== Questions == == Questions ==

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Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Characters/Professor Binns
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=== [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Books/Chamber of Secrets|Chamber of Secrets]] === === [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Books/Chamber of Secrets|Chamber of Secrets]] ===
− [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Characters/T= Hermione_Granger|Hermione]] convinces Professor Binns to tell the class about the Chamber of Secrets; this upsets him because it is myth, rather than concrete facts. However, he does explain what the myth says, which is instrumental in the later discovery of the actual chamber. This is therefore the only book where Professor Binns is necessary to the plot. + [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Characters/Hermione_Granger|Hermione]] convinces Professor Binns to tell the class about the Chamber of Secrets; this upsets him because it is myth, rather than concrete facts. However, he does explain what the myth says, which is instrumental in the later discovery of the actual chamber.
According to Professor Binns, Hogwarts' four Founders had a falling out. One, [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Characters/Salazar Slytherin|Salazar Slytherin]], believed the school should only accept students descended from wizard families. The other three Founders strongly disagreed, believing Muggle-borns and Half-bloods should be allowed to study magic. Slytherin then left the school for good, but not before he supposedly created a secret chamber and housed a monster within. Legend claims the Chamber can be opened, and the monster can be controlled, only by Slytherin's true heir. Binns goes on to say that headmaster after headmaster has searched the school, and none found so much as a secret broom closet. Angry at having his lovely historical facts interrupted by this legend, Binns then refuses to speak any more about it, and the class once again subsides into boredom. According to Professor Binns, Hogwarts' four Founders had a falling out. One, [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Characters/Salazar Slytherin|Salazar Slytherin]], believed the school should only accept students descended from wizard families. The other three Founders strongly disagreed, believing Muggle-borns and Half-bloods should be allowed to study magic. Slytherin then left the school for good, but not before he supposedly created a secret chamber and housed a monster within. Legend claims the Chamber can be opened, and the monster can be controlled, only by Slytherin's true heir. Binns goes on to say that headmaster after headmaster has searched the school, and none found so much as a secret broom closet. Angry at having his lovely historical facts interrupted by this legend, Binns then refuses to speak any more about it, and the class once again subsides into boredom.
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=== [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Books/Half-Blood Prince|Half-Blood Prince]] === === [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Books/Half-Blood Prince|Half-Blood Prince]] ===
− As neither Harry or Ron received a pass grade on his History of Magic OWL, they no longer attend History of Magic, and evidently Hermione has also chosen to drop the subject. Thus, Professor Binns does not appear in this book, or in the subsequent book. + As neither Harry or Ron received a passing grade on his History of Magic OWL, they no longer attend History of Magic, and evidently Hermione has also chosen to drop the subject; thus, Professor Binns has no role in this book.
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== Relationships with Other Characters == == Relationships with Other Characters ==
− Being a ghost, Binns seems relatively detached from flesh-and-blood characters. As there are no references of him appearing among the other ghosts, it seems that he has no special interest in them either. His only interests apparently lie in teaching his classes. Although this requires that he be attentive to his students, his interaction with them appears to end as soon as they leave the classroom. He is even unable to remember his students' names. When Hermione Granger asks about the Chamber of Secrets, he initially does not recall her name, then addresses her as "Miss Grant," calls [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Characters/Seamus Finnigan|Seamus Finnigan]] "O'Flaherty," and addresses [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Characters/Parvati Patil|Parvati Patil]] as "Miss Pennyfeather." Perhaps he addresses them by the names of students he taught when he was alive. + Being a ghost, Binns seems relatively detached from flesh-and-blood characters. As there are no references of him appearing among the other ghosts, it seems that he has no special interest in them either. His only interests apparently lie in teaching his classes. Although this requires that he be attentive to his students, his interaction with them appears to end as soon as they leave the classroom. He is even unable to remember his students' names. When Hermione Granger asks about the Chamber of Secrets, he initially does not recall her name, then addresses her as "Miss Grant," calls [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Characters/Seamus Finnigan|Seamus Finnigan]] "O'Flaherty," and addresses [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Characters/Parvati Patil|Parvati Patil]] as "Miss Pennyfeather."
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Readers should also pay attention to the Sorting Hat delivering Gryffindor's Sword to Harry. During the final battle at Hogwarts in [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Books/Deathly Hallows/Chapter 36|''Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows'']], another worthy Gryffindor, [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Characters/Neville Longbottom|Neville Longbottom]], also extracts the Sword from the Hat, using it to destroy a Horcrux. This time, however, it is Voldemort himself who summons the Hat from the Headmaster's office, using it as a means to torture Neville, and apparently unaware that it can produce the weapon. Readers should also pay attention to the Sorting Hat delivering Gryffindor's Sword to Harry. During the final battle at Hogwarts in [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Books/Deathly Hallows/Chapter 36|''Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows'']], another worthy Gryffindor, [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Characters/Neville Longbottom|Neville Longbottom]], also extracts the Sword from the Hat, using it to destroy a Horcrux. This time, however, it is Voldemort himself who summons the Hat from the Headmaster's office, using it as a means to torture Neville, and apparently unaware that it can produce the weapon.
- Ron will also wield the Sword when, after heroically saving Harry and recovering the Sword from a frozen pond where it was hidden, destroys a Horcrux with it in ''Deathly Hallows''. It will be learned that Dumbledore also uses the blade to destroy a Horcrux. + Ron will also wield the Sword when, after heroically saving Harry and recovering the Sword from a frozen pond where it was hidden, he destroys a Horcrux with it in ''Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows''. It will be learned that Dumbledore also uses the blade to destroy a Horcrux.
There are several other useful items mentioned. Thinking Harry will shortly be dead, Riddle reveals his grandfather's name, Marvolo, something Voldemort had taken pains to conceal. While this is not particularly useful information to Harry, Dumbledore, who also knows it, uses it to unearth another Horcrux: given the approximate age, and Marvolo being an uncommon name in the Wizarding world, plus the name Riddle associated with a wizard-caused death in Tom's youth, Dumbledore is able to locate and retrieve a Horcrux hidden where Tom's mother lived. Tom also mentions what is likely his greatest shame: that despite being Slytherin's last heir, he is descended from a Muggle, one of the very half-bloods he so despises. Harry is able to cause some dissension among the Death Eater ranks he faces in [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Books/Order of the Phoenix/Chapter 35|''Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix'']], just before the [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Major Events/Battle at the Department of Mysteries|Battle in the Ministry]] when he reveals that fact. There are several other useful items mentioned. Thinking Harry will shortly be dead, Riddle reveals his grandfather's name, Marvolo, something Voldemort had taken pains to conceal. While this is not particularly useful information to Harry, Dumbledore, who also knows it, uses it to unearth another Horcrux: given the approximate age, and Marvolo being an uncommon name in the Wizarding world, plus the name Riddle associated with a wizard-caused death in Tom's youth, Dumbledore is able to locate and retrieve a Horcrux hidden where Tom's mother lived. Tom also mentions what is likely his greatest shame: that despite being Slytherin's last heir, he is descended from a Muggle, one of the very half-bloods he so despises. Harry is able to cause some dissension among the Death Eater ranks he faces in [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Books/Order of the Phoenix/Chapter 35|''Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix'']], just before the [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Major Events/Battle at the Department of Mysteries|Battle in the Ministry]] when he reveals that fact.

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Posted: January 14th, 2011, 12:57am CET by Chazz

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Harry is shocked by Tonks' radically changed appearance. There is no explanation as to what might have happened in the three or four weeks since she was last seen, but she is no longer the cheerful and vibrant person Harry last saw. Some readers may believe, given the amount of [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Places/Ministry of Magic|Ministry]] hysteria about Dark Wizards, that Tonks is being controlled by the [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Magic/Imperio|Imperius curse]]. Hermione, Ginny, and Ron believe she is suffering from grief and guilt over Sirius' death and may even have been in love with him. Harry is shocked by Tonks' radically changed appearance. There is no explanation as to what might have happened in the three or four weeks since she was last seen, but she is no longer the cheerful and vibrant person Harry last saw. Some readers may believe, given the amount of [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Places/Ministry of Magic|Ministry]] hysteria about Dark Wizards, that Tonks is being controlled by the [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Magic/Imperio|Imperius curse]]. Hermione, Ginny, and Ron believe she is suffering from grief and guilt over Sirius' death and may even have been in love with him.
- Harry also fears, on getting his OWL results, that his professional future is in jeopardy. The only career that interested him is an Auror (Dark Wizard catcher), even though the person who encouraged him was actually a [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Major Events/Death Eaters|Death Eater]] in disguise ([[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Characters/Barty Crouch Jr.|Barty Crouch]]). Unfortunately, Harry's Potions grade is too low to admit him into [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Characters/Severus Snape|Snape's]] N.E.W.T.-level Potions classes, which he needs to fulfill the Auror prerequisites. This will deeply trouble Harry, and being unable to follow his chosen career path leaves him discouraged and feeling adrift. Harry's tendency to be single-minded has, as yet, prevented him from seriously considering other careers, and with the one career track he had investigated now apparently closed to him, he does not know how to proceed. + Harry also fears, on getting his OWL results, that his professional future is in jeopardy. The only career that interested him is an Auror (Dark Wizard catcher), even though the primary person who encouraged him was actually a [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Major Events/Death Eaters|Death Eater]] in disguise ([[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Characters/Barty Crouch Jr.|Barty Crouch]]). Unfortunately, Harry's Potions grade is too low to admit him into Snape's N.E.W.T.-level Potions classes, which he needs to fulfill the Auror prerequisites. This will deeply trouble Harry, and being unable to follow his chosen career path leaves him discouraged and feeling adrift. Harry's tendency to be single-minded has, as yet, prevented him from seriously considering other careers, and with the one career track he had investigated now apparently closed to him, he does not know how to proceed.
- In one of the continuity glitches common in this lengthy series, we see Mrs. Weasley's clock, now with all its nine hands, one for each family member, pointing at Mortal Peril. The astute reader may have noticed that here it is apparently a mantel clock, while in [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Books/Goblet of Fire/Chapter 10|''Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire'']] it is described as a grandfather clock. Mrs. Weasley claims that nobody else has a clock like that, so presumably someone in the family made it. It is possible that Mrs. Weasley wanted it to be more portable, and had a clock-maker separate the mechanism from the clock case and build a mantel-type case for it. This continuity problem does not hinder our appreciation of the story; it is only mentioned as a side light. + In one of the continuity glitches common in this lengthy series, we see Mrs. Weasley's clock, now with all its nine hands, one for each family member, pointing at Mortal Peril. The astute reader may have noticed that here it is apparently a mantel clock, while in [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Books/Goblet of Fire/Chapter 10|''Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire'']] it is described as a grandfather clock. Mrs. Weasley claims that nobody else has a clock like that, so presumably someone in the family made it. It is possible that Mrs. Weasley wanted it to be more portable, and had the original builder, or a clock-maker, separate the mechanism from the clock case and build a mantel-type case for it. This continuity problem does not hinder our appreciation of the story; it is only mentioned as a side light.
== Questions == == Questions ==

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Although Snape's extreme reaction to Harry witnessing his worst memory is unreasonable, Harry now understands why Snape hates Sirius and his father, and, by extension, him. It also alters Harry's opinion about James, the father he has loved and admired unconditionally, but never knew. However, the father Harry idolizes is a somewhat idealized figure that he has based on other peoples' favorable recollections, and not the bullying boy he views in the Pensieve, although neither version is completely accurate. Despite Sirius' explanation that he and James were uncaring, arrogant youths who acted idiotically, and his assertion that James matured into a kind, compassionate adult, Harry has difficulty reconciling his father's abysmal behavior when he compares it to his own benevolent nature at the same age. But Harry fails to realize that youth are not born to behave in any particular manner, and that each person's unique experiences and influences results in different actions and attitudes that eventually shapes them into the adults they become. James was a pampered, only child in a wealthy household, probably with few cares, responsibilities, or consideration for others; in some ways, he shares traits with [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Characters/Draco Malfoy|Draco Malfoy]], although it is to James' credit that the cruel bully that Harry witnessed matures into the good man he became. Harry's innate compassion stems more from his own mistreatment and hardships, which he would never wish to be inflicted on others. Harry also neglects to consider that he is descended also from [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Characters/Lily Potter|his mother]]. Although he loves Lily as much as James, he has, perhaps, overlooked and under appreciated her accomplishments, abilities, and influences on his life and instead focuses more on his father. Harry also fails to realize that James' transformation likely was partially due to Lily's influence. Although Snape's extreme reaction to Harry witnessing his worst memory is unreasonable, Harry now understands why Snape hates Sirius and his father, and, by extension, him. It also alters Harry's opinion about James, the father he has loved and admired unconditionally, but never knew. However, the father Harry idolizes is a somewhat idealized figure that he has based on other peoples' favorable recollections, and not the bullying boy he views in the Pensieve, although neither version is completely accurate. Despite Sirius' explanation that he and James were uncaring, arrogant youths who acted idiotically, and his assertion that James matured into a kind, compassionate adult, Harry has difficulty reconciling his father's abysmal behavior when he compares it to his own benevolent nature at the same age. But Harry fails to realize that youth are not born to behave in any particular manner, and that each person's unique experiences and influences results in different actions and attitudes that eventually shapes them into the adults they become. James was a pampered, only child in a wealthy household, probably with few cares, responsibilities, or consideration for others; in some ways, he shares traits with [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Characters/Draco Malfoy|Draco Malfoy]], although it is to James' credit that the cruel bully that Harry witnessed matures into the good man he became. Harry's innate compassion stems more from his own mistreatment and hardships, which he would never wish to be inflicted on others. Harry also neglects to consider that he is descended also from [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Characters/Lily Potter|his mother]]. Although he loves Lily as much as James, he has, perhaps, overlooked and under appreciated her accomplishments, abilities, and influences on his life and instead focuses more on his father. Harry also fails to realize that James' transformation likely was partially due to Lily's influence.
- Although the Twins are caught, Umbridge's pleasure in the capture and planned punishment is thwarted when they hop onto their brooms and, exiting Hogwarts, proclaim they have had enough. Despite their spotty academic achievement and meager [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Major Events/OWL exams|O.W.L.s]], the Twins are powerful and talented Wizards, and their claims that there is little left for them to learn at school is certainly accurate. [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Characters/Molly Weasley|Molly Weasley]] almost certainly will be distraught when she hears what happened, believing that without graduating, their futures are grim. But Fred and George are well on their way to starting their own successful business, thanks to Harry's financial backing. + Although the Twins are caught, Umbridge's pleasure in the capture and planned punishment is thwarted when they hop onto their brooms and, exiting Hogwarts, proclaim they have had enough. Despite their spotty academic achievement and meager [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Major Events/OWL exams|O.W.L.s]], the Twins are powerful and talented wizards, and their claims that there is little left for them to learn at school is certainly accurate. [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Characters/Molly Weasley|Molly Weasley]] almost certainly will be distraught when she hears what happened, believing that without graduating, their futures are grim. But Fred and George are well on their way to starting their own successful business, thanks to Harry's financial backing.
Fred and George Weasley are the only students to successfully give Peeves an order in the known history of the school. This might be because the order they give is so closely in line with Peeves' natural inclination. Fred and George Weasley are the only students to successfully give Peeves an order in the known history of the school. This might be because the order they give is so closely in line with Peeves' natural inclination.
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- This chapter may foreshadow Harry and Ginny's relationship in the next book. Though Harry feels hurt and somewhat betrayed that his father was not the man that everyone claimed he was, and dreads that Snape may be right about him, it is Ginny who cheers Harry up by suggesting that talking to Sirius about it is not as impossible as it seems. In addition, after talking with Ginny, Harry comments to himself that he felt good, but does not know whether it is because he had "spoken aloud the wish that had been burning inside him for a week", to speak to Sirius, or if it is the chocolate. The reader may suspect that it is partly Ginny's presence, partially that she seems to believe that talking to Sirius is possible. + This chapter may foreshadow Harry and Ginny's relationship in the next book. Though Harry feels hurt and somewhat betrayed that his father was not the man that everyone claimed he was, and dreads that Snape may be right about him, it is Ginny who cheers Harry up by suggesting that talking to Sirius about it is not as impossible as it seems. In addition, after talking with Ginny, Harry comments to himself that he felt good, but does not know whether it is because he had "spoken aloud the wish that had been burning inside him for a week", to speak to Sirius, or if it is the chocolate. The reader may suspect that Ginny's presence, and that she seems to believe that talking to Sirius is possible, may also be part of Harry's happiness.
Harry's idealized mental image of his father is mainly based on others' recollections about James Potter, as well as his own feelings. In the previous chapter, Harry witnessed an event in James' early life that directly contradicts Harry's understanding. Sirius explains that Harry witnessed James' behavior when he was only fifteen, to which Harry exclaims, "I'm fifteen!" Harry has yet to grasp what Dumbledore told him in [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Books/Chamber of Secrets/Chapter 18|''Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets'']]: "It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities." James ultimately chose the path leading to his fully admirable maturity. Harry's idealized mental image of his father is mainly based on others' recollections about James Potter, as well as his own feelings. In the previous chapter, Harry witnessed an event in James' early life that directly contradicts Harry's understanding. Sirius explains that Harry witnessed James' behavior when he was only fifteen, to which Harry exclaims, "I'm fifteen!" Harry has yet to grasp what Dumbledore told him in [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Books/Chamber of Secrets/Chapter 18|''Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets'']]: "It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities." James ultimately chose the path leading to his fully admirable maturity.
- Harry is not only James Potter's son, but also Lily Potter's. In [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Books/Deathly Hallows/Chapter 33|''Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows'']], in Snape's memories, we hear Snape commenting, "He is his father all over again —", to which Dumbledore replies, "In looks, perhaps, but his deepest nature is much more like his mother's." Harry has mainly focused on his father's legacy, largely ignoring his mother's contributions, possibly because everyone frequently comments on how extraordinarily like his father he looks. Also, boys typically identify more closely with their fathers. Snape certainly has trouble getting past Harry and James' similar physical appearance, however unfair that is to Harry. This resemblance to James may partially explain Sirius' behavior somewhat, as he also identifies Harry with James, treating him like his lost friend, much like Severus considers Harry as his dead enemy. It is apparent that Harry fails to recognize that his gentle nature and consideration for others at age 15 reflects Lily, rather than James. + Harry is not only James Potter's son, but also Lily Potter's. In [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Books/Deathly Hallows/Chapter 33|''Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows'']], in Snape's memories, we hear Snape commenting, "He is his father all over again —", to which Dumbledore replies, "In looks, perhaps, but his deepest nature is much more like his mother's." Harry has mainly focused on his father's legacy, largely ignoring his mother's contributions, possibly because everyone frequently comments on how extraordinarily like his father he looks. Also, boys typically identify more closely with their fathers. Snape certainly has trouble getting past Harry and James' similar physical appearance, however unfair that is to Harry. This resemblance to James may explain Sirius' behavior somewhat, as he also identifies Harry with James, treating him like his lost friend, much as Severus considers Harry as his dead enemy. It is apparent that Harry fails to recognize that his gentle nature and consideration for others at age 15 reflects Lily, rather than James.
It is interesting to note that Harry's expectation that James at 15 would behave the same way Harry does at 15 will be repeated. In [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Books/Deathly Hallows/Chapter 18|''Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows'']], Harry will discover that at 17, the same age Harry is then, Dumbledore, with [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Characters/Gellert Grindelwald|Grindelwald]], had been planning what amounts to conquering the Muggle world "for the greater good." At that point, Harry will discover that another of his heroes had been, in his youth, someone radically different from what they later became. Even at 17, and with his father's example before him, Harry will not yet fully accept Dumbledore's maxim that choices matter more than abilities. It is perhaps of interest that this maxim comes from Dumbledore's personal experience. It is interesting to note that Harry's expectation that James at 15 would behave the same way Harry does at 15 will be repeated. In [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Books/Deathly Hallows/Chapter 18|''Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows'']], Harry will discover that at 17, the same age Harry is then, Dumbledore, with [[Muggles' Guide to Harry Potter/Characters/Gellert Grindelwald|Grindelwald]], had been planning what amounts to conquering the Muggle world "for the greater good." At that point, Harry will discover that another of his heroes had been, in his youth, someone radically different from what they later became. Even at 17, and with his father's example before him, Harry will not yet fully accept Dumbledore's maxim that choices matter more than abilities. It is perhaps of interest that this maxim comes from Dumbledore's personal experience.

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