Fergus_Mackinnon comments on Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality discussion thread, part 10 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Eneasz 14 March 2012 11:13:08PM 19 points [-]

Somewhere in the old threads I think, but I'm in a rush and can't look it up right now. Quick points:

  • Quirrell organized the whole Dementor visit from the beginning
  • Quirrell waited until Hermione was running up to the Dementor and would've seen it herself anyway to "suddenly notice" Harry's wand next to the Dementor's cage
  • Quirrell suggested the Headmaster leave early, before it was Harry's turn
  • Quirrell instructed Harry's friends to "give him space" even though he probably knew that it was better for Harry to be surrounded by his friends as Dumbledore said
  • Quirrell undermines Harry's confidence just before he goes in front of the Dementor (If you can't do it, I at least will understand)

All plausibly deniable, and exactly Quirrell's style.

Comment author: Fergus_Mackinnon 16 March 2012 01:50:04PM 1 point [-]

That implies he at least suspects Harry holds a horcrux...