Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality 7a – Reciprocation, part 1
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May 19, 2011 Harry reassures his mother about going to Hogwarts, struggles to find platform nine and three quarters, meets Ron Weasley, debates the snitch debate in Quidditch, contemplates the flaws in the national sport, and has a tense conversation with Draco Malfoy.
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Father's Book Raid Support
- Harry's father dedicated two full days to buy 30 boxes of science books for him to prepare for Hogwarts.
- He spent about a thousand pounds, showing strong support for Harry's educational goals.
How to Enter Platform 9 3/4
- To enter Platform 9 and 3/4, run straight at the barrier between platforms 9 and 10 without hesitation.
- Don't be scared you'll crash; do not stop mid-run to succeed.
Belief Enables Magic
- Successfully passing magical barriers requires genuine belief in the act, not just physical action.
- Worrying about failure paradoxically causes hesitation and possible failure.