Dramatic Engine: Fear v. Desire

[Prof. Dumbledore]

No: HPFGUIDX 1115

> So, looking at the series as a whole, what do you think Harry wants 
the most, and what does he fear the most?  

Whew! good question Peg, and a variety of answers that could be 
presented, but what does he want the most.... Scott talked about 
being normal, but he was normal until he found out he was a wizard. 
It's only been a few years that he was something special to everyone 
else.
 
My impression is what Harry wants the most is family, that special 
bond that he has never gotten all his life since his mother was 
killed protecting him with her love. The ultimate sacrifice a family 
or parent can offer their child.  The Dursleys have never provided 
that special bond offered by family. In the mirror not only does he 
see his mother and father but his whole family all those people who 
were once part of his very early life but are no longer there.  I 
think this is why he has bonded so well with Sirius, he is the 
closest thing to family.. a god father.  

I sometimes think that Harry lack of a paralyzing real fear of 
Voldamort is that if he does die, in some way he will be joined with 
his family.  You will note the dementors cause him more real fear, 
because they force him to remember his family and how so very much he 
misses them.  Fortunately now he can banish them, with what might 
also be considered to be "family".. Prongs or his own version of his 
fathers. He is not looking for it but he is not afraid of death, he 
has been so close to it on several occasions.

But what does he fear.. whew !!  Even harder question.  
I guess I would say, not having his new family around him. He was so 
concerned about Sirius coming back, plus I'm sure he is growing 
closer to the Weasleys, Dumbledore, Hermonie and other friends. He 
risked his life to go find Ginny....   He would fear loosing any of 
them.  Not a good answer, but that is a hard one Peg. He's also still 
in that time of life when there are not alot of things you do fear.

Oh, well that's my 2 knuts worth.. 

Dennis