Harry's Putative Death

[bugaloo37]

No: HPFGUIDX 42144

I would simply like to add my opinion concerning the influence of 
Christian theology on the HP series.  I have read the quote several 
times in which JKR states that knowing the fact she was a Christian 
would allow the reader to KNOW what is going to happen next.  IMHO, I 
believe that Christian theology can be summarized in the idea that 
good will ultimately triumph over evil.  How many people honestly 
believe that Voldemort will win the day?  To me the ending of the 
series has always been obvious-Voldemort will be conquered.  How this 
will be achieved is the OBVIOUS question.  If the death of Harry is 
necessary for this to occur-where is the triumph?  The resurrection 
of Christ was the ultimate proof of his power over evil.  However, I 
am not convinced that Harry's death is necessary for this triumph to 
occur.  I believe that Christian theology would be demonstrated 
simply by the overcoming of evil by good-not necessarily through the 
ultimate sacrifice of any of the major characters.

bugaloo37-who quite simply is not prepared for Harry, Ron or Hermione 
to die.

PS. Besides a demonstration of the ultimate sacrifice has already 
been seen in the death of Harry's mother, Lily.