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[[File:Harry_defending_himself_against_Grindylows.jpg|thumb|left|190px|Harry defending himself against [[Grindylows]]]]
[[File:Harry_defending_himself_against_Grindylows.jpg|thumb|left|190px|Harry defending himself against [[Grindylows]]]]
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*'''[[Defence Against the Dark Arts]]''': Harry was extremely adept in Defence Against the Dark Arts, having mastered all manners of spells, such as the; [[Stunning Spell]], [[Disarming Charm]], [[Impediment Jinx]], [[Full Body-Bind Curse]], and [[Reductor Curse]].<ref name="OotP34">{{OOTP}} - Chapter 34 (''The Department of Mysteries'')</ref> In fact, his Stunning Spell was so strong that opponents would get knocked out if they were hit directly. He was also skilled at defending himself against dark creatures such as; [[Grindylow]]s, [[Red Cap]]s, [[Hinkypunk]]s, [[Boggart]]s, [[Erkling]]s, and [[Dementor]]s. In his third year he was the only student who made it through the end of the year exam flawlessly, which was an obstacle course containing some of the said creatures.<ref name="PoA16">{{POA}}- Chapter 16 (''Professor Trelawney's Prediction'')</ref> In his fifth year [[Professor McGonagall]] stated that [[Professor Lupin]] said he showed a "pronounced aptitude" for the subject. In the same year McGonagall also stated that Harry had "achieved high marks on all his Defence Against the Dark Arts tests".<ref name="OotP29">{{OOTP}} - Chapter 29 (''Careers Advice'')</ref> Harry has beaten Hermione in two of the three Defence Against the Dark Arts exams they've had together, with Hermione only beating him in their first year exam.<ref name="OotP16">{{OOTP}} - Chapter 16 (''In the Hog's Head'')</ref> During his O.W.L. exam Professor Tofty (Wizarding Examinations Authority) expressed pleasure at Harry's performance of Defence Against the Dark Arts, calling it "excellent".<ref name= "OotP31">{{OOTP}} - Chapter 31 (''O.W.L.s'')</ref> Which was later proved when he achieved an '[[Outstanding]]' Defence Against the Dark Arts [[Ordinary Wizarding Level|O.W.L.]], something that not even Hermione achieved, a testament of his extraordinary talent in defensive magic. In 1996 Ron Weasley stated that it came as no surprise that Harry was top of the class at Defence.<ref name="HBP4">{{HBP}} - Chapter 4 (''An Excess of Phlegm'')</ref> Indeed, Harry was so good at D.A.D.A. that when the [[British Ministry of Magic|Ministry of Magic]] prevented the subject from being taught effectively in [[1995]], Harry set up his own D.A.D.A. club and successfully taught the members to defend themselves well against the Dark Arts. He immediately became an [[Auror]] after the Second Wizarding War, which also requires high skill in defensive magic. Harry had developed a high level of resistance to the [[Imperius Curse]] as well, demonstrated when it was cast upon him by [[Bartemius Crouch Jr.|Barty Crouch Jr.]] (disguised as [[Alastor Moody]]) and by [[Tom Riddle|Voldemort]] himself in 1995.<ref name="GoF34">{{GOF}} - Chapter 34 (''Priori Incantatem'')</ref>
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*'''[[Defence Against the Dark Arts]]''': Harry was extremely adept in Defence Against the Dark Arts, having mastered all manners of spells, such as the; [[Stunning Spell]], [[Disarming Charm]], [[Impediment Jinx]], [[Full Body-Bind Curse]], and [[Reductor Curse]].<ref name="OotP34">{{OOTP}} - Chapter 34 (''The Department of Mysteries'')</ref> In fact, his Stunning Spell was so strong that opponents would get knocked out if they were hit directly. He was also skilled at defending himself against dark creatures such as; [[Grindylow]]s, [[Red Cap]]s, [[Hinkypunk]]s, [[Boggart]]s, [[Erkling]]s, and [[Dementor]]s. In his third year he was the only student who made it through the end of the year exam flawlessly, which was an obstacle course containing some of the said creatures.<ref name="PoA16">{{POA}}- Chapter 16 (''Professor Trelawney's Prediction'')</ref> In his fifth year [[Professor McGonagall]] stated that [[Professor Lupin]] said he showed a "pronounced aptitude" for the subject. In the same year McGonagall also stated that Harry had "achieved high marks on all his Defence Against the Dark Arts tests".<ref name="OotP29">{{OOTP}} - Chapter 29 (''Careers Advice'')</ref> Harry has beaten Hermione in two of the three Defence Against the Dark Arts exams they've had together, with Hermione only beating him in their first year exam.<ref name="OotP16">{{OOTP}} - Chapter 16 (''In the Hog's Head'')</ref> During his O.W.L. examination Professor Tofty (Wizarding Examinations Authority) expressed pleasure at Harry's performance of Defence Against the Dark Arts, calling it "excellent".<ref name= "OotP31">{{OOTP}} - Chapter 31 (''O.W.L.s'')</ref> Which was later proved when he achieved an '[[Outstanding]]' Defence Against the Dark Arts [[Ordinary Wizarding Level|O.W.L.]], something that not even Hermione achieved, a testament of his extraordinary talent in defensive magic. In 1996 Ron Weasley stated that it came as no surprise that Harry was top of the class at Defence.<ref name="HBP4">{{HBP}} - Chapter 4 (''An Excess of Phlegm'')</ref> Indeed, Harry was so good at D.A.D.A. that when the [[British Ministry of Magic|Ministry of Magic]] prevented the subject from being taught effectively in [[1995]], Harry set up his own D.A.D.A. club and successfully taught the members to defend themselves well against the Dark Arts. He immediately became an [[Auror]] after the Second Wizarding War, which also requires high skill in defensive magic. Harry had developed a high level of resistance to the [[Imperius Curse]] as well, demonstrated when it was cast upon him by [[Bartemius Crouch Jr.|Barty Crouch Jr.]] (disguised as [[Alastor Moody]]) and by [[Tom Riddle|Voldemort]] himself in 1995.<ref name="GoF34">{{GOF}} - Chapter 34 (''Priori Incantatem'')</ref>
{{Quote|Look at that, you lot...Potter fought! He fought it, and he damn near beat it! We'll try that again Potter, and the rest of you, pay attention — watch his eyes, that's where you see it — very good, Potter, very good indeed! They'll have trouble controlling ''you''!|[[Bartemius Crouch Jr.|Barty Crouch Jr.]], under the guise of [[Alastor Moody|Alastor "Mad-Eye" Moody]] on Harry's ability to resist the Imperius Curse|Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire}}
{{Quote|Look at that, you lot...Potter fought! He fought it, and he damn near beat it! We'll try that again Potter, and the rest of you, pay attention — watch his eyes, that's where you see it — very good, Potter, very good indeed! They'll have trouble controlling ''you''!|[[Bartemius Crouch Jr.|Barty Crouch Jr.]], under the guise of [[Alastor Moody|Alastor "Mad-Eye" Moody]] on Harry's ability to resist the Imperius Curse|Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire}}
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*'''[[Potions]]''': His Potions ability was apparently better than it appeared, as he was able to achieve an '[[Exceeds Expectations]]' grade on his O.W.L. exam, proofing his proficiency in the subject. He was also only one of twelve students able to reach the required level to take [[N.E.W.T.]] potions.<ref name="HBP9">{{HBP}} - Chapter 9 (''The Half-Blood Prince'') </ref> He improved greatly during his sixth year when he came into possession of [[Severus Snape's copy of Advanced Potion-Making|an old potions textbook]] in which a talented former student ([[Severus Snape]]) had revised many potion-making techniques. However, the usage of this textbook was noted by both Hermione and Snape to be cheating, and when forced to hide it, Harry's potion skills suffered. But, even absent the Half-Blood Prince's book he is still able to do a decent enough job at potion-making that [[Slughorn|Slughorn's]] suspicions were not raised. It is noted that Harry had no problems with potions at all, as long as Snape was not around.<ref name="OotP29">{{OOTP}} - Chapter 29 (''Careers Advice'')</ref><ref name="OotP31">{{OOTP}} - Chapter 31 (''O.W.L.s'')</ref>
*'''[[Potions]]''': His Potions ability was apparently better than it appeared, as he was able to achieve an '[[Exceeds Expectations]]' grade on his O.W.L. exam, proofing his proficiency in the subject. He was also only one of twelve students able to reach the required level to take [[N.E.W.T.]] potions.<ref name="HBP9">{{HBP}} - Chapter 9 (''The Half-Blood Prince'') </ref> He improved greatly during his sixth year when he came into possession of [[Severus Snape's copy of Advanced Potion-Making|an old potions textbook]] in which a talented former student ([[Severus Snape]]) had revised many potion-making techniques. However, the usage of this textbook was noted by both Hermione and Snape to be cheating, and when forced to hide it, Harry's potion skills suffered. But, even absent the Half-Blood Prince's book he is still able to do a decent enough job at potion-making that [[Slughorn|Slughorn's]] suspicions were not raised. It is noted that Harry had no problems with potions at all, as long as Snape was not around.<ref name="OotP29">{{OOTP}} - Chapter 29 (''Careers Advice'')</ref><ref name="OotP31">{{OOTP}} - Chapter 31 (''O.W.L.s'')</ref>
{{Quote|I was pleased with your Transfiguration mark, Potter, very pleased.|[[McGonagall|Professor McGonagall]] regarding Harry's O.W.L. result|Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince}}
{{Quote|I was pleased with your Transfiguration mark, Potter, very pleased.|[[McGonagall|Professor McGonagall]] regarding Harry's O.W.L. result|Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince}}
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*'''[[Transfiguration]]''': Harry was able to advance to [[N.E.W.T.]]-level Transfiguration. He achieved an 'Exceeds Expectations' on his O.W.L. exam, showing proficiency in the subject. He was able to perform [[Conjuration]] an advanced type of Transfiguration. In his sixth year he conjured ropes and water.<ref name="HBP26">{{HBP}} - Chapter 26 (''The Cave'')</ref> He could also [[Vanishing Spell|vanish]] objects, which is one of the most complicated spells taught at [[Ordinary Wizarding Level]]. In [[1995]] he vanished the whole of an iguana<ref name="OotP31">{{OOTP}} - Chapter 31 (''O.W.L.s'')</ref> and in 1997 a snake that crossed his path. He can also transform objects into other objects for example, he can cast the [[Avifors Spell]]<ref name="CSPS"/>. He is also skilled enough to perform [[Human Transfiguration|human Transfiguration]], which is noted to be very difficult. He accomplished this during a 1996 Transfiguration lesson where he succeeded in turning his eyebrow bright yellow.<ref name="HBP15">{{HBP}} - Chapter 15 (''The Unbreakable Vow'')</ref> Minerva McGonagall herself complimented Harry on his Transfiguration ability.<ref name="HBP9">{{HBP}} - Chapter 9 (''The Half-Blood Prince'')</ref>
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*'''[[Transfiguration]]''': Harry was able to advance to [[N.E.W.T.]]-level Transfiguration. He achieved an 'Exceeds Expectations' on his O.W.L. exam, showing proficiency in the subject. He was able to perform [[Conjuration]] an advanced type of Transfiguration. In his sixth year he conjured ropes and water.<ref name="HBP26">{{HBP}} - Chapter 26 (''The Cave'')</ref> He could also [[Vanishing Spell|vanish]] objects, which is one of the most complicated spells taught at [[Ordinary Wizarding Level]]. In [[1995]] he vanished the whole of an iguana<ref name="OotP31">{{OOTP}} - Chapter 31 (''O.W.L.s'')</ref> and in 1997 a snake that crossed his path. He can also transform objects into other objects for example, he can cast the [[Avifors Spell]]<ref name="CSPS"/>. He is also skilled enough to perform [[Human Transfiguration|human Transfiguration]], which is noted to be "immensely difficult". He accomplished this during a 1996 Transfiguration lesson where he succeeded in turning his eyebrow bright yellow.<ref name="HBP15">{{HBP}} - Chapter 15 (''The Unbreakable Vow'')</ref> Minerva McGonagall herself complimented Harry on his Transfiguration ability.<ref name="HBP9">{{HBP}} - Chapter 9 (''The Half-Blood Prince'')</ref>
[[File:Harry_casting_the_Shield_Charm.jpg|thumb|220px|Harry casting the [[Shield Charm]] during the [[Battle of Hogwarts]] ]]
[[File:Harry_casting_the_Shield_Charm.jpg|thumb|220px|Harry casting the [[Shield Charm]] during the [[Battle of Hogwarts]] ]]
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*'''[[Charms]]''': Harry was good at the subject, he achieved an 'Exceeds Expectations' in his Charms work and advanced to [[N.E.W.T.]]-level. He frequently used the [[Summoning Charm]] successfully, would occasionally cast the [[protective enchantments]] that Hermione would use during the Horcrux hunt,<ref name="DH16">{{DH}} - Chapter 16 (''Godric's Hollow'')</ref><ref name="DH27">{{DH}} - Chapter 27 (''The final Hiding Place')</ref> and was able to cast the [[Confundus Charm]].<ref name="DH26">{{DH}} - Chapter 26 (''Gringotts'')</ref> He displayed an impressive mastery of the [[Shield Charm]] surpassing that of many Ministry employees,<ref name="HBP6">{{HBP}} - Chapter 6 (''Draco's Detour'')</ref> his Shield Charms were so powerful that they were able to deflect curses from Lord Voldemort himself.<ref name= "DH36">{{DH}} - Chapter 36 (''The Flaw In the Plan'')</ref> During the [[Battle of the Seven Potters]] he was able to levitate a side-car with himself in it, for a long stretch of time. He could also cast simplier charms such as the; [[Wand-Lighting Charm]], [[Colour Change Charm]], [[Banishing Charm]], [[Refilling Charm]], and various others. Under the teaching of [[Remus Lupin]], Harry was able to cast a corporeal [[Patronus Charm|Patronus]] in his third year (in the form of a stag), which was a remarkable feat and yet another proof of his talent, given that many adult wizards were unable to cast the difficult charm successfully.<ref name="PM">''[[Pottermore]]'' - [http://www.pottermore.com/en/book3/chapter21/moment3/patronus-charm New From J. K. Rowling - Patronus Charm]</ref> Harry's Patronus was so powerful that, even at the very first time he successfully cast it against true Dementors, it was able to drive away hundreds of them.<ref name="PoA21">{{POA}} - Chapter 21 (''Hermione's Secret'')</ref>
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*'''[[Charms]]''': Harry was good at the subject, he achieved an 'Exceeds Expectations' in his Charms work and advanced to [[N.E.W.T.]]-level. He frequently used the [[Summoning Charm]] successfully, would occasionally cast the [[protective enchantments]] that Hermione would use during the Horcrux hunt,<ref name="DH16">{{DH}} - Chapter 16 (''Godric's Hollow'')</ref><ref name="DH27">{{DH}} - Chapter 27 (''The final Hiding Place')</ref> and was able to cast the [[Confundus Charm]].<ref name="DH26">{{DH}} - Chapter 26 (''Gringotts'')</ref> He displayed an impressive mastery of the [[Shield Charm]] surpassing that of many Ministry employees,<ref name="HBP6">{{HBP}} - Chapter 6 (''Draco's Detour'')</ref> his Shield Charms were so powerful that they were able to deflect curses from Lord Voldemort himself.<ref name= "DH36">{{DH}} - Chapter 36 (''The Flaw In the Plan'')</ref> During the [[Battle of the Seven Potters]] he was able to levitate a side-car with himself in it, for a long stretch of time. He could also cast simplier charms such as the; [[Wand-Lighting Charm]], [[Colour Change Charm]], [[Banishing Charm]], [[Refilling Charm]], and various others. Under the teaching of [[Remus Lupin]], Harry was able to conjure a very powerful corporeal [[Patronus Charm|Patronus]] in his third year (in the form of a stag), which was a remarkable feat and yet another proof of his talent, given that many adult wizards were unable to cast the difficult charm successfully.<ref name="PM">''[[Pottermore]]'' - [http://www.pottermore.com/en/book3/chapter21/moment3/patronus-charm New From J. K. Rowling - Patronus Charm]</ref>
{{Quote|Impressive. A true Patronus at that age... very impressive indeed.|[[Amelia Bones|Madam Amelia Bones]] to Harry Potter during his disciplinary hearing.|Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix}}
{{Quote|Impressive. A true Patronus at that age... very impressive indeed.|[[Amelia Bones|Madam Amelia Bones]] to Harry Potter during his disciplinary hearing.|Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix}}
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[[File:Harry_Potter_Buckbeak.jpg|thumb|left|230px|Harry and [[Buckbeak]], first lesson of Care of Magical Creatures ]]
[[File:Harry_Potter_Buckbeak.jpg|thumb|left|230px|Harry and [[Buckbeak]], first lesson of Care of Magical Creatures ]]
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*'''[[Care of Magical Creatures]]''': Harry achieved an 'Exceeds Expectations' on his [[O.W.L.]] exam, he has shown on more than one occasion to have good skill in handling numerous sorts of magical creatures. For example, he was the first in his class to tame a [[Hippogriff]], which he did very excellently.<ref name= "PoA6">{{POA}} - Chapter 6 (''Talons and Tea Leaves'')</ref> He befriended the Hippogriff, [[Buckbeak]], to the extent that Buckbeak defended him when he was in danger. He has also shown on three occasions that he is quite competent at dealing with [[dragons]]. This is shown when he was able to help [[Hagrid]] take care of baby [[Norbert]] the dragon, outsmart the [[Hungarian Horntail]] in the [[Triwizard Tournament]], and tame a half-blind dragon into helping the Trio escape [[Gringotts]] by flying out on its back. Harry is very skilled at dealing with [[Dementors]], so well that the first time he cast his corporeal [[Patronus]] against them he was able to drive away hundreds. He was also one of very few in his class who was able to see [[Thestrals]], and had no trouble mounting his in June of 1996. Harry was also good with [[house-elves]], befriending the house-elf [[Dobby]] and eventually freeing him, which made the little elf so loyal to him that he gave his life to save him.<ref name= "DH24">{{DH}} - Chapter 24 (''The Wandmaker'')</ref> He also earned the respect and loyalty of [[Kreacher]], a very difficult task.
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*'''[[Care of Magical Creatures]]''': Harry achieved an 'Exceeds Expectations' on his [[O.W.L.]] exam, he has shown on more than one occasion to have good skill in handling numerous sorts of magical creatures. For example, he was the first in his class to tame a [[Hippogriff]], which he did very excellently.<ref name= "PoA6">{{POA}} - Chapter 6 (''Talons and Tea Leaves'')</ref> He befriended the Hippogriff, [[Buckbeak]], to the extent that Buckbeak defended him when he was in danger. He has also shown on three occasions that he is quite competent at dealing with [[dragons]]. This is shown when he was able to help [[Hagrid]] take care of baby [[Norbert]] the dragon, outsmart the [[Hungarian Horntail]] in the [[Triwizard Tournament]], and tame a half-blind dragon into helping the Trio escape [[Gringotts]] by flying out on its back. He was also one of very few in his class who was able to see [[Thestrals]], and had no trouble mounting his in June of 1996. Harry was also good with [[house-elves]], befriending the house-elf [[Dobby]] and eventually freeing him, which made the little elf so loyal to him that he gave his life to save him.<ref name= "DH24">{{DH}} - Chapter 24 (''The Wandmaker'')</ref> He also earned the respect and loyalty of [[Kreacher]], a very difficult task.
*'''[[Herbology]]''': Harry attended [[N.E.W.T.]] Herbology classes. He achieved an 'Exceeds Expectations' on his O.W.L. exam, showing aptitude in the subject. In 1998 Harry was able to recognise a [[Snargaluff]] plant at the [[Lovegood House]] and knew to gave it a wide berth of space.<ref name="DH20">{{DH}} - Chapter 20 ''(Xenophilius Lovegood'')</ref> He also had knowledge of plants such as; [[Devil's Snare]], [[Gillyweed]], [[ Venomous Tentacula]], and [[Fanged Geranium]] from hands on experience. He could cast plant related spells such as the [[Fire-Making Spell]]<ref name="PSvg">''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)]]''</ref> and[[ Herbivicus Charm | Herbivicus Charm.]]
*'''[[Herbology]]''': Harry attended [[N.E.W.T.]] Herbology classes. He achieved an 'Exceeds Expectations' on his O.W.L. exam, showing aptitude in the subject. In 1998 Harry was able to recognise a [[Snargaluff]] plant at the [[Lovegood House]] and knew to gave it a wide berth of space.<ref name="DH20">{{DH}} - Chapter 20 ''(Xenophilius Lovegood'')</ref> He also had knowledge of plants such as; [[Devil's Snare]], [[Gillyweed]], [[ Venomous Tentacula]], and [[Fanged Geranium]] from hands on experience. He could cast plant related spells such as the [[Fire-Making Spell]]<ref name="PSvg">''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game)]]''</ref> and[[ Herbivicus Charm | Herbivicus Charm.]]
*'''[[Astronomy]]''': Though not excellent at Astronomy, Harry was able to pass his O.W.L. exam with an '[[Acceptable]]'. It is not known if he was able to advance to the N.E.W.T class or not, seeing as he didn't apply for advancement.
*'''[[Astronomy]]''': Though not excellent at Astronomy, Harry was able to pass his O.W.L. exam with an '[[Acceptable]]'. It is not known if he was able to advance to the N.E.W.T class or not, seeing as he didn't apply for advancement.