Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality 21b & 22a – Rationalization, part 2 & The Scientific Method, part 1
Sep 29, 2011
Harry Potter tries science, receives warnings about Snape, reflects on adventures at Hogwarts, contemplates comparing stories, receives shocking prophecy, begins scientific study of magic, questions beliefs of wizards and limitations of magic, conducts unbiased experiments
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Secret Gift And A Warning
- Harry finds a pillow-note, two Golden Galleons, and a book on Occlumency left in his dormitory.
- The anonymous sender warns him about Snape, Quirrell, and Dumbledore and gives practical precautions.
Twins' Cake At Breakfast
- The Weasley twins bring Harry a cake with twelve flaming candles at breakfast to celebrate his week-survived mood.
- Harry feels exhausted and resigned, watching the pranksters approach with hidden intent behind the cake.
Weekly Letter Home
- Harry writes his weekly letter home summarizing surreal events at Hogwarts in concise, semi-honest terms.
- He signs off as 'Your loving son, Harry James, Potter, Evans, Verus.'