What makes Harry special? (was Chicken Meat)

[chl0525 at hotmail.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 23817

If this was the content of Trelawny's prediction (and I think it was), 
this would also explain why the big V went after Harry to begin with. 
He just figured (wrongly) that he would nip this little problem in the 
bud.

michelle

> I don't think that Harry being a descendent of Gryffindor, should it
> turn out to be so, is what will when the battle with Voldemort.  I
> think it will simply **identify** him to those who heard the
> prophecy(1) as the one who will do it.
> 
> (1)We know Trelawney made one correct predicition.  I believe that it
> was that Harry would be Voldemort's downfall.  The predicition may not
> have identified Harry by name.    Perhaps it said something like "The
> last know descendant of Gryfffindor will banish the last known
> descendant of Slytherin."  A quick genealogical search brought up
> Harry's name.  The blood of Gryffindor in his veins wasn't what made
> him defeat Voldemort the first time; his mother's love did that.  It
> just told those interested where to look for him.  The prediction could
> just have easily said "The scar-headed boy with glasses will defeat
> Voldemort."
> 
> Kelly the Yarn Junkie
> 
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