I assumed he immediately thought of Dumbledore’s family members. As to what he’d ask them, nothing comes to mind.
Alternatively, Harry may have been refraining from using the thing he would actually do with the Stone as an example. For instance, asking the founders of Hogwarts for lost magic secrets or seeing if Merlin knew anything about Atlantis.
He talks to Quirrell later about not making the obvious suggestion in front of Dumbledore, and goes on to say:
“If you happen to see a stone with that symbol,” said Harry, “and it does talk to the afterlife, do let me know. I have a few questions for Merlin or anyone who was around in Atlantis.”
(Ch. 40)
Why is “summon Merlin” dangerous to suggest to someone who falsely believes in an afterlife? And if it is dangerous to suggest, why is it safe to actually do as a test?
I assumed he immediately thought of Dumbledore’s family members. As to what he’d ask them, nothing comes to mind.
Alternatively, Harry may have been refraining from using the thing he would actually do with the Stone as an example. For instance, asking the founders of Hogwarts for lost magic secrets or seeing if Merlin knew anything about Atlantis.
He talks to Quirrell later about not making the obvious suggestion in front of Dumbledore, and goes on to say:
Why is “summon Merlin” dangerous to suggest to someone who falsely believes in an afterlife? And if it is dangerous to suggest, why is it safe to actually do as a test?
He could ask Salazar Slytherin where the chamber of secrets was, perhaps.