What was the brilliant idea that briefly occured to Lockhart, before his face fell? To take advantage of his student?
1. In HP canon, he has a long history of obliviating people—and he did try that with Harry. While such a thing would be easier with such a connection, it would also be more obvious.
2. Maybe he would want to be a mentor. (Maybe he realized, he can’t help her. His way is all about faking it, and being charming enough people never think to question—also not having enemies.)
3. Maybe he realized he isn’t popular. The thing about smiles...it’s like he wants people to care about his looks, and how much care he takes with his appearance (especially if that’s at least him and not something he stole).
What was the brilliant idea that briefly occured to Lockhart, before his face fell? To take advantage of his student?
1. In HP canon, he has a long history of obliviating people—and he did try that with Harry. While such a thing would be easier with such a connection, it would also be more obvious.
2. Maybe he would want to be a mentor. (Maybe he realized, he can’t help her. His way is all about faking it, and being charming enough people never think to question—also not having enemies.)
3. Maybe he realized he isn’t popular. The thing about smiles...it’s like he wants people to care about his looks, and how much care he takes with his appearance (especially if that’s at least him and not something he stole).