Chapter Five, My to Sickles worth....

[harry_potter00]

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From: harry_potter00
Subject: Chapter Five, My to Sickles worth....
Date: 8/8/00 12:26 pm  (ET)

The Weasley passages are some of the most interesting to me. I think
that not only do they surround Harry with the love that he never got
as a young child, but they are a perfect example of a REAL family. The
Burrow is a typical magical household which probably makes it one of the
most enchanting places in the books. The chapter itself could probably
have been left out of the book, except for a bit of characterization,
and yet I am so thankful that it wasn't. I have stayed with friends who
have four children, and I can firmly say there was never a dull moment.

If you are one of those "over analytical" people, like mself, (or even
if you aren't), I was wondering if anyone else had come to the conclusion
that many of the characters are, mataphorically speaking, illustrations of
characteristics that are found in the world today. Such as the Dursely's
represent predijuce (sp?) and close mindedness. I would then go so far as
to say that the Weaselys represent family values, (and not just because
they have so many children). When you juxtapose the two familys together
it seems really ironic that the ones who look like they should be happy,
(biggest worry Dudley losing weight), aren't because they are so afraid
of wizarding folk. Who while Voldemort is gaining power, and the dark
arts are seemingly on there doorstep, (they didn't even know it- take
CoS), are happy simply because they have each other....

This message may be my two Galleons worth now that I read it!!!

Scott