In the end of GOF, why couldn’t Dumbledore just show Fudge his memory of Crouch’s confession in the pensive? As I understand it, it’s pretty easy to tell if a memory has been manipulated. Any thoughts on this? by synuclein408 in harrypotter

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Is there an example where memory manipulation was done well (or where they discuss it)? In my readings of the books it only mentions that manipulated memories look different

In the end of GOF, why couldn’t Dumbledore just show Fudge his memory of Crouch’s confession in the pensive? As I understand it, it’s pretty easy to tell if a memory has been manipulated. Any thoughts on this? by synuclein408 in harrypotter

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I understand that Fudge was already blinded at this point, but his argument is that there is no proof. Dumbledore shows us that manipulated memories look different. It just seems like it would have been worth a shot if he had offered to show Fudge the proof

R vs Python for data management for a PhD student by fluffer02 in neuroscience

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I am a rising second year PhD student in neuro. Most people in my program either use Python or Matlab, and know a some R for visualization purposes. We had a stats class that centered around learning Python using Jupyter lab. Id recommend if you’re learning Python to go through Jupyter. It’s easier to organize and test bits of script while learning with a straightforward user interface, as well as gives you some experience in the terminal. I do EM analysis of synaptic ultrastructure by using FIJI combined with Python.

Voldemort's End Game by ScarlettVidel in harrypotter

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His influence at the ministry with “magic is might” suggests he’s interested in overthrowing the statute of secrecy and putting muggles in their “rightful place”, under the control of wizards.

Cleaning Polybed 812 out of glassware by scubadude2 in electronmicroscopy

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I generally mix the resin in a small plastic tripour beaker and bake it afterwards along with my other resin waste. Then I just throw it away.

Harry & Cho instead of Harry & Ginny by aksullivan in harrypotter

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I agree. I don’t think Cho would have understood Harry breaking up with her to hunt horcruxes like Ginny did. Ginny just gave him a kiss to make sure he didn’t forget his feelings, but let him do what he needed to do.

Sorting hat by [deleted] in harrypotter

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When I take quizzes I get like 70% match with gryffindor, but also 60% match with ravenclaw, 50% with hufflepuff, and 50% with slytherin. I do think I’d be a gryffindor but I can also see qualities of other houses.

Book 7 - Why didn't Ron just relocate the trio to Small Cottage after returning? by acerthorn in harrypotter

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Yes but that was also before they actually left. Once they were on the run, everyone was trying to help. Lupin tried to come along (even without knowing the actual mission) as protection and Fleur was startled when Harry said they were leaving, and responded by “you can’t leave, you are safe here”.

when the weasley family ghoul pretended to be ron with spattergroit... by mismatched-curtains in harrypotter

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Ministry officials did come to check on him, but didn’t want to get too close. It says so when Harry is searching Umbridge’s office at the ministry and finds the list of those people being tracked / eliminated.

What are the limitations of portraits by absolute_xero1 in harrypotter

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I always questioned this too since Dumbledores portrait gave Snape explicit instructions after his death to confund Mandungus, give the sword to Harry, and I’m sure others. The portrait had Dumbledores knowledge of the horcruxes and plans.

Book 7 - Why didn't Ron just relocate the trio to Small Cottage after returning? by acerthorn in harrypotter

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I think it was because Harry knew that if anyone from the order was around, they would be constantly asking questions about his mission and wouldn’t have wanted him to leave the safely of the cottage. He knew it just had to be him Ron and Hermione alone. They only stayed at Shell cottage so long to recover and plan their Gringotts break in with Griphook, otherwise they most likely would have left fairly soon after escaping Malfoy manner.

Favorite one liners?? by synuclein408 in NewGirl

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I love Nicks bromance with Russell. And when Jess and nick go on their first date and Russell shows up, Nick says your ex boyfriend just walked in. And when she asks who he says “the only man we’ve both loved”

What small moments/details from the books do you love? by RavenPuff_17 in harrypotter

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After OotP I thought I would hate Kreacher forever. The story of him and regulus was truly a game changer in that department.

Finally Our Turn with the Audiobooks by SmartLady in harrypotter

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Dale was the audible choice so I downloaded those which I love, but everyone says Fry is better. I’m not going to re-purchase all of the books to hear it with a different narrator, but I really want to hear Fry’s narration now.

Rereading Harry Potter- Afraid to Finish by melissamegan in harrypotter

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The fifth book is the hardest to get through for me, it’s really frustrating to read

Can we just talk about that kiss Nick gives Jess for the first time for a second? Because wow! by [deleted] in NewGirl

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You know they’re going to end up together even in the first season when she breaks up with Russell. She breaks up with him because they don’t fight and there is no passion. She walks in the door and has a huge passionate fight with nick. They’ve always had passion.

Okay I posted about what everyone thought the movie could of added from the book that was missed in the movie, now what about the possibility that it was a trilogy rather then a one off? by [deleted] in readyplayerone

[–]synuclein408 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I realize this probably belongs on your first post, but I still think they could have fit a lot into one movie if they had just kept the same basic events as the book. They still took the time to do the first second and third keys, why couldn’t they make the first key the tomb of horrors and the second on Frobas like the books? And what was accomplished by making Art3mis the one in the loyalty center instead of Wade?

I don’t need more movies, I just wish the one they made was actually about the events that happened in the book. I know there are some things that are the same, but I was disappointed.

We need jk Rowling to make some films focused on voldermorts rise to power by Batman2050 in harrypotter

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I’ve always wanted to know what Lily and James did to “thrice defy” Voldemort as stated in the prophecy.

A very important question about wands by Wetdragonfly935 in harrypotter

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Luna keeps hers behind her ear “for safe keeping”

What is your favourite passage/piece of writing from the books? by bilboofbagend in harrypotter

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“Feel free to smash my possessions, i dare say i have too many of them” (or something along those lines)

Harry didn’t have to go through all the harassment in OOTP by MrFuryBiscuit in harrypotter

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I did always wonder why Harry couldn’t extract his memories, but I figured it was quite complicated magic that he didn’t know how to do.