Asymmetric comments on Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality discussion thread, part 11 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Asymmetric 23 March 2012 04:38:23AM *  2 points [-]

We think it's likely that Voldemort can't cast it, but Lucius and the Wizengamot do not, and the only information they have regarding it being a sign of altruism is Harry's word on the subject.

It's even more of a stretch to say that Lucius would be convinced that Harry is not Voldemort, because the Patronus alone isn't enough evidence.

Comment author: Lavode 23 March 2012 04:43:25AM 0 points [-]

Point. Correction: It would eventually convince Lucius that Harry isnt pottermort once the implications have been worked out and someone else indepenantly verifies what the nessesary mindset is - likely by legimens on Hermonie. It still makes Harry and Herm indespensible right away.