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TrueMonk:
So Harry has this ability to listen better than a normal person, he thinks it might be magic but is not sure.

Have there been some good theories on what it is?

I am not sure how often he mentions it. I am sure he does it in Dead Beat. But it feels like he has done it less in the newer books.

Mira:

--- Quote from: TrueMonk on February 13, 2022, 11:15:37 PM ---So Harry has this ability to listen better than a normal person, he thinks it might be magic but is not sure.

Have there been some good theories on what it is?

I am not sure how often he mentions it. I am sure he does it in Dead Beat. But it feels like he has done it less in the newer books.

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I think you are right, Harry does listen well, while it may not be a magical talent, it is vital in a world where not just the words that matter, but the inflection of how they are said seem to matter more.  At least once I believe, Harry might give up one of his names, but claims he is still protected because he hadn't given up the correct/exact way of saying his name.  Inflection matters, to get it right depends on great listening skills.

EBRIEN:
I think it must be part of his magical talent. Rashid pointedly asks him to confirm that he can before having a conversation with him in the council hall. (I forget which book) To me, this indicates an ability beyond what is simply good hearing. Couple this with his ability to find things and he's a magical detective. Whether he's using hair or some other piece of evidence to focus the connection of the lost item, or his innate ability to listen, I believe these provide the foundation for Harry's abilities as a wizard.

Would this be auralmancy?

Con:
WOJ awhile back was that Listening that Rashid and Harry do is minor water magic talent.

Conspiracy Theorist:

--- Quote from: Con on February 15, 2022, 08:13:28 PM ---WOJ awhile back was that Listening that Rashid and Harry do is minor water magic talent.

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Not seen that and Harry is so much fire, if he also has an affinity for water magic he should be able to replicate Carlos trick and should be an apt pupil to River Shoulders .

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