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Alsadius comments on Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality discussion thread, part 12 - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: Alsadius 29 March 2012 06:12:43PM 0 points [-]

Sure, but Harry has no clue that's possible. What actual reason does he have to be afraid of the word? Not a reason we can come up with for why that fear is positive, but one internal to Harry's mind.

Comment author: pedanterrific 29 March 2012 06:21:37PM 1 point [-]

...I was suggesting that Voldemort cast a "be afraid, be very afraid" jinx triggered by his name.