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Astazha comments on Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality discussion thread, February 2015, chapter 112 - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: Astazha 27 February 2015 12:46:32AM 11 points [-]

Ch. 108

"What did you do with Bellatrix once she was out?"

"Ssent her to a peaceful place to recover sstrength," Professor Quirrell said. A cold smile. "I had a use remaining for her, or rather a certain portion of her, and on my future plans I shall not answer questions."

Ch. 112

For a second Harry's mind couldn't process what he was seeing, and then he saw that Voldemort was holding a human arm, severed near the shoulder; it seemed too thin, that arm.

The Dark Lord pressed his wand to the flesh above the severed arm's elbow, and the fingers twitched, twitched like they were alive; by dim moonlight Harry saw a darker mark appear on that flesh, just above the elbow.

Is everyone else making this interpretation?

Comment author: avichapman 27 February 2015 02:55:50AM 1 point [-]

I see it also. I believe that broke her out as a backup plan in case his attempt to get the stone failed. He could then always grab a peice of Bellatrix and a peice of an enemy (Harry? Someone else?) and come back that way.

Comment author: gwern 27 February 2015 01:38:22AM 1 point [-]

Apparently I need to read more closely. I assumed that was Quirrel's arm, emaciated from undereating and the possession-sickness.

Comment author: WalterL 27 February 2015 04:44:10PM 0 points [-]

I think he had Bellatrix murder Flamel for a distraction.

Comment author: Astazha 27 February 2015 08:13:01PM 0 points [-]

I though this initially as well, but I'm not so sure. Bellatrix is not very powerful anymore after the dementors ate most of her magic. Flamel is a pretty serious target. It could have been some other Death Eater, or someone else entirely.

Comment author: drethelin 27 February 2015 11:05:38PM 0 points [-]

I think that's a temporary state, given some time to recover she can be effective again.

Comment author: solipsist 27 February 2015 09:37:36AM 0 points [-]

That was my interpretation.

Comment author: TsviBT 27 February 2015 04:09:14AM 0 points [-]

This is persuasive, but... why the heck would Voldemort go the trouble of breaking into Azkaban instead of grabbing Snape or something?

Comment author: arundelo 27 February 2015 12:30:44PM 4 points [-]

In Chapter 61 Dumbledore says:

"[...] But his second avenue is nearly as strong: The flesh of his servant, willingly given; the blood of his foe, forcibly taken; and the bone of his ancestor, unknowingly bequeathed. Voldemort is a perfectionist -" Albus glanced at Severus, who nodded agreement, "- and he would certainly seek the most powerful combination: the flesh of Bellatrix Black, the blood of Harry Potter, and the bone of his father. [...]"

Comment author: TsviBT 27 February 2015 12:42:48PM 1 point [-]

Right, this is a stronger interpretation.

Comment author: Astazha 27 February 2015 02:03:46PM 4 points [-]

Reduce, re-use, recycle.

Comment author: Astazha 27 February 2015 02:06:31PM 3 points [-]

VM said he broke into Azkaban to find out where his wand was; there's also the flesh of the servant thing. Using her Dark Mark is a secondary benefit.

Comment author: LauralH 27 February 2015 12:56:59AM 0 points [-]

Yours isn't the first I've seen guessing that ; it makes more sense than it being any OTHER Death Eater's arm.

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