Strategic thinking and problem-solving:
* Philosopher's Stone: He uses his knowledge of chess to solve the final puzzle guarding the stone.
* Chamber of Secrets: He deduces the Chamber's location and the identity of the heir of Slytherin.
* Prisoner of Azkaban: He figures out Sirius' innocence and helps him escape.
* Goblet of Fire: He plans his escape from the Triwizard Tournament and uses his knowledge of potions and charms to overcome challenges.
* Order of the Phoenix: He realizes the importance of Dumbledore's Army and inspires others to learn practical magic.
* Half-Blood Prince: He recognizes the significance of the Half-Blood Prince's potions book and learns valuable spells from it.
* Deathly Hallows: He devises strategies for defeating Voldemort and uncovering Horcruxes.
Academic skills:
* Potions: He shows a natural talent for potions, particularly with the help of the Half-Blood Prince's book.
* Defense Against the Dark Arts: He shows skill in learning and applying defensive spells, especially during the fight against Voldemort.
* Charms: He's good at learning charms, particularly those involving non-verbal magic.
* Herbology: He shows good understanding of magical plants and their properties.
Other signs of intelligence:
* Quick thinking and adaptability: He's able to think on his feet and adapt to changing situations.
* Logical deduction: He's skilled at using logic to solve problems and draw conclusions.
* Empathy and understanding of others: He's able to understand people's motivations and emotions, which helps him build relationships and make strategic decisions.
* Learning from experience: He's not afraid to learn from his mistakes and uses past experiences to guide his actions.
While Harry isn't portrayed as a genius in the traditional sense, his intelligence is essential to his success as a wizard and his role in defeating Voldemort. He demonstrates that intelligence can be about more than just book smarts; it's also about street smarts, resourcefulness, and the ability to connect with others.