WWII Parallels

[Penny & Bryce Linsenmayer]

No: HPFGUIDX 1785

Hi --

> > > Seen through the prism of modern history, the Chamber of Secrets
> > resembles the underground caverns where prisoners were forced to
> > labor on German munitions during World War II. Salazar Slytherin's
> > initials, S.S., suggest Nazi storm troopers, and the name Ravenclaw
> > is similar to the name of the Ravensbrueck concentration camp.
> > >
> >
> > Am I the only one who thinks that this is really pushing it?

No -- I see several WWII parallels in the series, but the above is not
one.  That is really far-fetched in my mind (particularly the equation
of Ravenclaw with a notorious concentration camp).  In addition to the
WWII parallels that Brooks posted yesterday, I thought of more (and some
potential ones) --

It seems to me that as there are some similarities between Fudge &
Chamberlain, there are also at least some superficial similarities
between Dumbledore & Churchill (both a bit eccentric, both criticized
even within their own "party," strong sense of patriotism/country so to
speak, etc.).  Those same parallels might be more applicable if Arthur
Weasley assumes a greater role at the MoM.

Wondering if Beaux Batons will be "occupied" by the Voldemort forces and
if Hogwarts will find itself under siege & potential "invasion"?  Will
an American school be introduced?

Also wondering if sending emissaries to the Giants might be somewhat
analogous to the Anglo-American alliance with the Soviet Union (assuming
the Giants agree to ally themselves with the Dumbledore forces)?

I'm sure I can think of more . . . . give me time.  <g>

Penny



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