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What is arithmancy? Hermionewas taking it in 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th year . I know it aint math because math ...

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Old 08-21-2005, 10:41 AM
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What is arithmancy? Hermionewas taking it in 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th year . I know it aint math because math is Arithmatic. Do you know?
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Old 08-21-2005, 11:31 AM
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Hmm, good question. I just go along with the fact that it's something she takes... I don't know, I'll look it up right now.
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Arithmancy, an elective at Hogwarts, is an ancient system of fortune-telling based on names and numbers. For over 2000 years, people have used arithmancy to analyze their strengths and weaknesses, overcome obstacles, and predict the future. Hermoine probably likes this system of divination because it isn't based on interpreting fuzzy images or giving meaning to random shapes and squiggles, but on mathematical calculations you can do with a pencil and paper.
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Also, the second chapter of a Sorcerers Companion has an arithmancy table, and some arithmancy stuff and how-to's.....Arithmancy is also known as Numerology....I know cause I have a Numerology book...lol....im like....uber obsessed
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OK I typed in Tom Marvolo Riddle on the Sorcerors Companion thing and this is what it came up with-

Character Number: 7
Heart Number : 6
Social Number: 1

I find this quite interesting-
No 7.
Perceptive, understanding, and bright, sevens enjoy hard work and challenges. They are often serious, scholarly, and interested in all things mysterious. Originality and imagination are more important than money and material possessions. Sevens can also be pessimistic, sarcastic, and insecure.

To a degree, that suits Voldemort, as he was when at Hogwarts. He was scholarly and interested in things mysterious, like horcrux's but can he really be called 'understanding'?!

Inidentally, my heart number was 7.

No*6
Six represents harmony, friendship, and family life. Sixes are loyal, reliable, and loving. They adapt easily. They do well in teaching and the arts, but are often unsuccessful in business. They are sometimes prone to gossip and complacency.

Sound like Voldy? Noooooo way! Though he did want to teach.

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This is the number of the individual, the solitary unit. Ones are independent, focused, and determined. They set a goal and stick to it. They are leaders and inventors. Ones find it difficult to work with others and don't like to take orders. They can be self-centered, egotistical, and domineering. They are often loners.*

That sounds more like him.
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I thought it had something to do with maths. Why hasn't Jo ever explained in the books?
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why would she take arithmancy? she hated divination. that makes no sense.
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