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Re: How Does Lord Voldemort’s Possession Work?

Waiting for my Hogwarts Letter — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:39:12 -0000

Only a very small part of Voldemort's Soul was attached to a body, and he never intended for the remaining pieces to be released from the horcruxes. Therefore his soul wasn't re-chained to anything and possesion was the same act for him. I believe Ginny wouldn't remember her time under V's influence because he didn't want her to.

Re: How Does Lord Voldemort’s Possession Work?

Potterfan101 — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:24:16 -0000

I think that in the first book, Voldemort was able to posses Quirrell because he was basically a horcrux without an object to attach to, because he was a part of his full soul, which had already been split. It is described somewhere as Horcruxes can defend themselves and think for themselves so in that way, pieces of Voldemort's soul could control themselves in a similar manner to Voldemort. He controlled Quirrell in this way, because he was weaker (weaker than the diary's soul) so he could not gain full control of Quirrell and thus only partially possessed him. In COS, the piece of soul in his diary was somewhat stronger, and Ginny was young and weaker than Quirrell, so it controlled her in a stronger manner. When Voldemort posses Harry, though, you have to keep in mind Harry is a horcrux. This way, that piece of Voldemort's soul in Harry can communicate to some extent with the other pieces of soul to possess Harry. Voldemort also didn't like this connection and worked to have it severed in HBP. Voldemort's body was not controlling Harry, rather it was controlling Voldemort's soul inside of Harry which was controlling Harry. Neither of them figured this out, however except for Dumbledore.

Re: How Does Lord Voldemort’s Possession Work?

Jazzy — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:18:33 -0000

I want to say it has to do with the fact that Harry was a horcrux, and also that he was vulnerable too, since he was not normally at the point where Voldemort was consciously in his head. I have to read it over again because I don't remember exactly this point in the story but Voldemort (even at his best) was never attached to his humanity, so I want to assume non-earthbound or unearthly humanoids like him can flail about their spirits and take over another's body at dark magic's will.

Re: How Does Lord Voldemort’s Possession Work?

Becca — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:52:47 -0000

Interesting. Do you have a theory on how he does that? I wonder if it is one of those despicable acts (similar to, but not on the level of actually making a horcrux) that is damaging to your soul, and that requires a detachment and strength of dark magic that most are incapable of.

Re: How Does Lord Voldemort’s Possession Work?

Sameera Lanka — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:51:13 -0000

There are two parts to this
1) Harry is vulnerable at this point of time seeing as Sirius just crossed the veil. Voldemort did not know that Harry was a horcrux too. But still it helped him take control over HP.
2) Voldemort's soul indeed has a solid form of body attached to it i.e. to say soul was now stronger that it was no more just a vapour.

As to why Ginny could never remember the periods of possession... I can only guess that, Ginny was a pure, innocent first year with only goodness inside of her. But Riddle feasted on her fears, secrets. It must have been evident to Riddle, the diary, that if all the horrible things were to be done through Ginny, she must be slowly possessed. But then as it is later evident, she starts to fight back, she throws the diary away.

The same quality is shown by locket which brings out the worst in people. whenever anyone of the trio would wear it, they would become cranky and easily irritated. Strong hearts like Hermione and Harry could resist it but not Ron.

Re: How Does Lord Voldemort’s Possession Work?

Cat — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:43:43 -0000

I would have to assume yes, Voldemort could still possess other individuals, because otherwise he would've realized Harry was a horcrux right away.

Re: How Does Lord Voldemort’s Possession Work?

Becca — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:41:19 -0000

Does it make a difference that Harry was a horcrux, himself? Would Voldemort be as successful (after regaining his human form) at possessing another individual?

Re: Rare 'Potter' book with Rowling illustrations fetches record price

Tina — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:07:02 -0000

AAAAAAAH I HAVEN'T WANTED ANYTHING SO BAD AS I WANT THIS BOOK SINCE DEATHLY HALLOWS CAME OUT O.O

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billy — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:32:19 -0000

i agree :)

Re: Rare 'Potter' book with Rowling illustrations fetches record price

Jacquelyn Joan — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:57:47 -0000

Maybe they will make copies of it to sell for all of us to buy at a more managable price?

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throopgirl — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:03:57 -0000

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Re: Rare 'Potter' book with Rowling illustrations fetches record price

Mairi — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:59:33 -0000

Merlin's beard, I want that book!!!!!

Re: Rare 'Potter' book with Rowling illustrations fetches record price

Ashley S — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:29:59 -0000

I would give ANYTHING for that book. I really hope that the person who won it is nice enough to put up the pages online somewhere so we all get to see it. If I had the money and had bought it, that's what I'd do.

Re: Rare 'Potter' book with Rowling illustrations fetches record price

Emma — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:28:02 -0000

Noooooo... I was somehow hoping that it wouldn't sell so that I could get my hands on it! Muahahaha
So jealous :(

Re: Rare 'Potter' book with Rowling illustrations fetches record price

Caiterz — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:55:21 -0000

Hell yes!

Re: Rare 'Potter' book with Rowling illustrations fetches record price

Hunter — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:46:08 -0000

Heck yes! Is it free shipping?? HA

Re: The Signature Shop announces signing with Evanna Lynch

Forever-a-muggle — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:34:13 -0000

WOW they are selling signed noble collection wands that have been signed from her also, if i have enough money i may have to purchase one for myself!

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Jessica — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:00:15 -0000

No because it would be built in America.

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Re: J.K. Rowling shares handwritten annotations in ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’

HDMSTRSNAPE — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:56:53 -0000

Just read that copy sold at auction to an anonymous buyer for $228,000.00.

Re: J.K. Rowling shares handwritten annotations in ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’

Firenze — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:49:27 -0000

This said, I guess Hufflepuff might get more respect if they were not represented as mostly losers ("duffers", to quote hagrid) with a good heart as in the HP books. Apart from Diggory... And even the introduction we get when sorted into 'Puff is sort of depressing... Someone mentionned the entrance to our dorm : we gotta tap a rythm and look at JK's comment :

" The complexity or otherwise of the entrance to the common rooms might be said to give a very rough idea of the intellectual reputation of each house: Hufflepuff has an unchanging portal and requires rhythmic tapping; Slytherin and Gryffindor have doorways that challenge the would-be entrant about equally,(...)"

= Puffs are dumb.

"Nevertheless, it ought not to be concluded from the above that Hufflepuffs are dimwits or duffers"Woa, thank you.

"though they have been cruelly caricatured that way on occasion." by who ?

Re: J.K. Rowling shares handwritten annotations in ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’

Firenze — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:43:33 -0000

The badger, translated into French, is quite a terrible animal, I gotta say. It hasn't got a very good reputation around here and the name itself means soth like dweeb. Though I know it's pretty badass, in reality. ;)
I'm a 'Puff, btw.

Re: J.K. Rowling shares handwritten annotations in ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’

Myriam Roberts — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:52:09 -0000

The Badger is a good symbol for the Hufflepuff house. Hardworking, fair and may I say so nice but have you ever seen a badger defend!!
Scary and I might add they will badger you to death!
They just do not quit until they can do it. That type of determination a Slytherin can admire!
I am Slytherin and we live next to them. There house is the only house that has an entrance defence system you get vinegar poured on you if you knock wrong!
So who thinks the badger's are weak now!!
In fact if J K Rowling had gone with the Bear I would be more scared!

Re: Throwback: J.K. Rowling’s website reveals handwritten spreadsheet for ‘Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix’

zee_zee — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:48:02 -0000

still find it fascinating...wish there was more on pottermore! still reread the books too

Re: J.K. Rowling shares handwritten annotations in ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’

CuteKitty16 — Tue, 21 May 2013 05:14:50 -0000

So I guess we all owe her ex-boyfriend a hug...