Harry's abilities (normal or otherwise)

[Sister Mary Lunatic]

No: HPFGUIDX 10643

I think Harry has it in him to become as powerful a wizard as Dumbledore and
Voldemort.  In every area of human talent, there are a few geniuses who, by
a combination of innate talent and training, rise to the top of their field.
I think Harry is Dumbledore's successor -- he will end up the Grand Old
Wizard by the end of his life, if he lives as long as D.  His relationship
with Fawkes the Phoenix embodies this.  Fawkes has taken Harry under his
wing (ha ha), and when Dumbledore passes on to the next great adventure, I
think Fawkes will stay with Harry, as Dumbledore's "heir".

I don't mean that Harry will end up Headmaster of Hogwarts -- I just don't
see that in his future.  The question is, what will Harry do with the rest
of his life, if he survives and defeats Voldemort?  Will he spend it
attempting to squelch all the Pretenders to Voldemort's throne?  Will he go
off into hiding?  Will he marry and have a family?  I wonder if we'll be
able to envision his future once we've finished Book 7....