[HPforGrownups] Re: More about Harry's Holly Wand and associated symbolism

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No: HPFGUIDX 42872

> ~Phyllis replied:
> My theory on why JKR chose holly as Harry's wand wood is because
> holly is associated with Christmas, and I am of the belief that
Harry is meant to save the wizarding world from evil as Christ was
sent to save the world from evil. >>>>>>>>>>


Talisman replies:
I strongly agree that in matching Harry to a holly wand Rowling has
provided a critical symbolic key to the HP series. Holly is
traditionally associated with the cycle of death/rebirth, or
reserection, being a plant that remains green in winter.  (An answer
as well to those who have opined about Harry's death in threads such
a "Horrible to Write.")

......// Big snip (sorry Talisman)

If anyone has used the  Flower Essenses, Holly is one of the standard ones.
One use of Holly is described such:
"Holly is the chief remedy when there is a need for more love:
a. Abused
b. neglected
c. abandoned, uncared or discarded"

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