[HPforGrownups] Re: Average Harry?

[Amber]

No: HPFGUIDX 18931


--- Ebony Elizabeth Thomas <ebonyink at hotmail.com> wrote:

<major snips, forgive me>

> In each book, Harry finds out something new about himself... much of
> which is setting him apart from his peers.  That, coupled with his
> experiences, just may make for increased alienation in future
> books... the quiet denouement of GoF comes to mind.

I don't deny that there's a lot about his past that he doesn't know
about. But that doesn't necessarily mean that he will find out that
he's got a special power. In my opinion, we know next to nothing about
James and Lily. And next to nothing about what *really* happened the
night they died, IMO. Some secret about them could bring about the
increased alienation from the other students as well. 

> Still think the kid's not your average wizard.  Special doesn't
> necessarily mean flying without a broomstick or glow-in-the-dark eyes
> like my favorite X-Man (well, woman <g>) either.
> 
> It means being set apart.

<grin> Again, a special power isn't the only thing that can set people
apart. But I'm feeling like a broken record here. I think the problem I
have with Harry finding out about a special power is that I've read it
done again and again in other books. It seems inevitable; lonely,
repressed kid goes to school and finds out he's the Chosen One, the
only one with the special Mojo to save the Universe from the Dark.
<sigh> I just don't want to see it happen to Harry. I want him to have
normal wizarding powers and see how he defeats Voldemort. He can still
have alienation, can still be angsty, just won't have a key power. 

Do I sound whiny? <double sigh> I guess I have a slight prejudice when
it comes to that sort of story line. It makes me want to stomp my feet
and scream. I remember reading SS and gritting my teeth, waiting for
JKR to reveal that Harry has the most power magic-wise in the school. I
was relieved to see nothing of the sort. Anyways, don't worry about me,
just pat me on the head and send me on my way. 

~Amber


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