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

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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.

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