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NihilCredo comments on Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality discussion thread, part 20, chapter 90 - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: ikrase 04 July 2013 01:00:05AM 6 points [-]

According to Quirrel (this might not actually be accurate) troll regeneration works by constantly transmuting itself into its own body. I wonder if that can be applied to a human...

Comment author: NihilCredo 04 July 2013 03:25:28AM 2 points [-]

Harry would have to maintain the transfiguration for the rest of Hermione's life, or until they find a replacement solution. Given the extent of the injuries that may not be within his strength.

Comment author: sketerpot 04 July 2013 06:24:45AM 3 points [-]

It does sound like exactly the kind of clever hack Harry would use to get an indefinite healthy lifespan, though.

Comment author: ikrase 04 July 2013 03:52:28AM 1 point [-]

Hermione would probably maintain it. Or maybe someone else. Harry should probably be doing this to himself, too.