Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality Endgame Thread

[Douglas]

Interesting.

Spoiler: 120

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It appears Dumbledore faked his revenge on Draco's mother, producing all the appropriate evidence of brutal torture and murder to make an implied credible threat, but actually giving her Programmed Amnesia set to reverse the memory wipe when the threat is no longer needed. This could make Draco a lot more welcoming of Dumbledore when Harry eventually brings him back, and greatly ease the possibility of getting Draco to truly turn good. He may never be ready to accept the full truth, though.

[Aotrs Commander]

Interesting.

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It appears Dumbledore faked his revenge on Draco's mother, producing all the appropriate evidence of brutal torture and murder to make an implied credible threat, but actually giving her Programmed Amnesia set to reverse the memory wipe when the threat is no longer needed. This could make Draco a lot more welcoming of Dumbledore when Harry eventually brings him back, and greatly ease the possibility of getting Draco to truly turn good. He may never be ready to accept the full truth, though.

Oh yeah, I'd completely forgotten about all that and was a bit half-confused about those sections. Makes sense now!



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Spoiler: Final chapter

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Actually, I think that rather brought it back, in my eyes, the last section felt more like the story at what I considered its prime. A very satisfactory conclusion, I think.

Also because Sparkling Unicorn Princess Herminone is hilariously awesome on SO Many levels...

[Kd7sov]

I have two significant thoughts related to the last chapter.

First: Does anyone have any idea what thing "more obscure than Tolkien" is being quoted? Literally the only results Google gives me are this specific chapter of MoR.

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"Yet there are no penalties for withdrawal from the Art except the knowledge that the Universe will die a little faster because of energy lost." That's your answer, Hermione: that's what happens when someone ceases to be a hero. Perhaps not quite as literally as in this case, but the pattern's there.

[Lethologica]

I have two significant thoughts related to the last chapter.

First: Does anyone have any idea what thing "more obscure than Tolkien" is being quoted? Literally the only results Google gives me are this specific chapter of MoR.

Spoiler: Second:

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"Yet there are no penalties for withdrawal from the Art except the knowledge that the Universe will die a little faster because of energy lost." That's your answer, Hermione: that's what happens when someone ceases to be a hero. Perhaps not quite as literally as in this case, but the pattern's there.

The "more obscure" quote is from a short story by EY called "The Bayesian Conspiracy."

[Douglas]

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...and Azkaban never knew what hit it. Literally. I'm imagining Hermione stalking the halls, wearing the Invisibility Cloak with an Improved Patronus walking in front of her, destroying every Dementor in sight. And then she takes a bazooka to the physical structure just for good measure. Would make a good post-credits teaser scene in a movie version of the story.

A very touching and well done ending, I think, and I have no doubt whatsoever that Hermione will accept the mission to Azkaban and perform it flawlessly.

[pendell]

I haven't been following this for awhile. So is that it? Story's done?

Respectfully,

Brian P.

[Seerow]

I haven't been following this for awhile. So is that it? Story's done?

Respectfully,

Brian P.

Yep, story's done.