[HPforGrownups] Regeneration Incantation

[Doreen]

No: HPFGUIDX 13150


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  From: pbnesbit at msn.com 
  To: HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2001 5:57 PM
  Subject: [HPforGrownups] Regeneration Incantation


  Hello--

  Reading Carole's excellent summary of chapter 32, I had an 
  observation that I've wondered about each time I've read the book.  
  It's this part of the incantation:  "Flesh of the servant, willingly 
  given"  Now, I really have trouble believing Wormtail is *willingly* 
  giving his flesh.  To me, it's more that he's afraid of Voldy & takes 
  care of him out of fear & also gives his flesh out of fear (and hopes 
  of reward too).  

  Maybe since Wormtail's flesh wasn't willingly given in all honesty, 
  Voldy is no longer immortal.  

  Thoughts anyone?

  Peace & Plenty, 

  Parker

  I think the fact that he managed to actually do it .. to cut off his own hand, is proof enough of his willingness. 

  While some people might think they could do such an act if they were called upon to save someone who means that much to them, how many would finally be able to go through with it? Self-inflicted pain is one of the most difficult acts to perform. We all know what a coward Pettigrew was. I think his willingness had everything to do with a means to an end. If he ever hoped to get back on Voldemort's good side, he had to cut off the hand. If he did not cut off the hand, he probably feared a much more horrible fate once Voldemort recovered his power. He would never be brave enough to even think of attempting to destroy V while he had the chance. (Personally, I was hoping he would boil the bugger while he had the chance)

  Doreen who cringed at the idea of sticking her leg with a needle in nurse's training


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