The Dresden Files > DF Spoilers
Was Justin preparing Harry to learn necromancy?
peregrine:
I don't think Harry couldn't raise a dead flea, so much as he had no reason to do so, and lots of reasons not to.
Also, let's not forget that things were very specifically arranged so as it'd be easier to do necromancy. What Harry did was difficult, but not complicated. I don't see raising Sue as being especially indicative of any particular talent.
It's like a guy who is huge, powerful, and hits like a train. That doesn't indicate he's got any actual talent re: fighting, if all he does it send haymakers at his opponent that would never land.
groinkick:
Another thing to consider is this. Jim has stated that wizards have a very curious nature when it comes to learning things. Harry has had access to Bob for a long time. It would make sense that he would have asked questions about that stuff to have a better understanding of it.
Also although Eb would not have taught Harry how to use the magic, by pounding the laws of magic into Harry it would make sense that he would also explain the fundamentals of that magic so Harry could recognize it if he saw it, and also so he could avoid ever doing it even if by accident.
Mira:
--- Quote from: groinkick on September 16, 2017, 04:54:31 PM ---Another thing to consider is this. Jim has stated that wizards have a very curious nature when it comes to learning things. Harry has had access to Bob for a long time. It would make sense that he would have asked questions about that stuff to have a better understanding of it.
Also although Eb would not have taught Harry how to use the magic, by pounding the laws of magic into Harry it would make sense that he would also explain the fundamentals of that magic so Harry could recognize it if he saw it, and also so he could avoid ever doing it even if by accident.
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I agree, gaining the knowledge of it wouldn't be all that difficult, but violating the Law is another matter.. Harry has to be very careful and look at the angles and the loop holes, like summoning Toot wasn't exactly the same thing as subjugating him to his will which would have gotten him the chop, raising Sue wasn't exactly the same as creating a human zombie.. Same magic and power needed but a loophole in the law..
Rasins:
Another thing you have to remember is that He had the shadow of a fallen angel coaching him inside his head.
Mira:
--- Quote from: Rasins on September 18, 2017, 03:20:19 PM ---Another thing you have to remember is that He had the shadow of a fallen angel coaching him inside his head.
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Oh I didn't, Harry couldn't have raised Sue if Lasciel hadn't translated Kemmler's Word for him, no matter how much raw talent he has.
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