Fhyve comments on Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality discussion thread, part 19, chapter 88-89 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Fhyve 01 July 2013 12:03:14AM 2 points [-]

There is no way Harry would get expelled. He is at Hogwarts for his protection - to be close to Dumbledore - not so that he can go to school.

Comment author: skeptical_lurker 01 July 2013 01:40:36AM 2 points [-]

Indeed! But they would also want his non-expulsion to be plausible without revealing how important he is, nor do they want Fred and George to be expelled. I think McGonnigal is going to have to lose face here.

Comment author: Skeeve 01 July 2013 02:38:35AM 6 points [-]

I think that in the aftermath of Hermione's death, Harry's breaking the rules and leaving the Great Hall is barely even going to be a blip on the radar. I'd be surprised if McGonagall even brings it up. It seems too callous for her.

Comment author: ChristianKl 01 July 2013 08:25:46AM 1 point [-]

McGonnigal doesn't have the power to expulse students by her own decision anyway. That decision has to be made by Dumbledore.