James_Blair comments on HPMoR: What do you think you know? - Less Wrong

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Comment author: James_Blair 24 October 2011 07:44:08PM 1 point [-]

If we take Hermione at face value on Ch43, he has tried to kill Harry by feeding him to a dementor. Although given the failures his more certain methods have had, it's a big leap to assume that he hasn't thought of taking Harry someplace isolated and setting a blowtorch on him. Extra points for a long torturous death.

Comment author: pedanterrific 24 October 2011 07:56:04PM 2 points [-]

he has tried to kill Harry by feeding him to a dementor.

Almost certainly not. Remember, it was Quirrell who drew Flitwick's attention to the dropped wand. It is possible that Quirrell planned for precisely what occurred - Harry temporarily Demented and apparently evil.

it's a big leap to assume that he hasn't thought of taking Harry someplace isolated and setting a blowtorch on him.

Why do people keep assuming Quirrell thinks of Harry as an enemy?

Comment author: James_Blair 24 October 2011 08:58:38PM *  7 points [-]

He drew attention to the wand after Hermione committed herself to going to the cage. Maybe he didn't have to, but that's the sort of cleverness I expect from him. It tricked you, after all.

Why do people keep assuming Quirrell thinks of Harry as an enemy?

I can't speak for people, but Harry is Voldemort's enemy in canon. Until I see some extraordinary evidence to the contrary, I'm going to assume that hasn't changed.

Comment author: pedanterrific 24 October 2011 09:49:45PM 2 points [-]

He drew attention to the wand after Hermione committed herself to going to the cage.

...How did I not notice this?!