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RolfAndreassen comments on Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality discussion thread, part 17, chapter 86 - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: RolfAndreassen 19 December 2012 05:37:07PM 2 points [-]

Ok, that's a good point. So what about blowing a hole in the wall and fleeing into the night?

Comment author: Desrtopa 19 December 2012 06:47:30PM 2 points [-]

I assume that he'd catch her if she tried. He can fly.

Comment author: RolfAndreassen 20 December 2012 04:59:37AM 0 points [-]

As opposed to what happens when she sits about in a panic? "Accio Broomstick" is another helpful tactical option, here. Anyway, if he can fly, why can't she?

Comment author: pedanterrific 20 December 2012 06:55:03AM 5 points [-]

In canon, Voldemort's unassisted-flight spell was unique to him (until he taught it to Snape). He invented it, and it was considered rather impressive, and unprecedented.