Evil Parallels

[Alicia/Sue Spinnet]

No: HPFGUIDX 897

Hello:

I think I've seen this topic somewhere-- probably here-- but when I 
was reading the last line of a post on McCarthyism in the 50's 
("...the true Dark Wizards of our times..."), something in my brain 
jarred.

Voldemort strives for world domination, attracts a following based on 
promises of wealth and power (and fear on the part of those who join 
his ranks), and possesses a disgusting prejudice towards those who 
aren't pureblooded, going as far to kill half-bloods and Muggle-
borns.  Adolf Hitler almost took over Europe, built up the popularity 
of the Third Reich through promises and fear, and was the evil 
mastermind behind the concentration camps.

Is this merely a comparison between the fictional and non-fictional, 
or a portrayal of evil villains throughout history in general?

Knowing J.K.'s propensity for social messages, I wouldn't be all that 
surprised if it was the former, but what do you all (who are probably 
better educated than I am in the area of history) think?

Just my two Knuts--

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--Alicia/Sue "Distressed Panda" Spinnet

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