Harry gets the stone/Ginny holds hands

[Marian L. Chen]

No: HPFGUIDX 33166


"dicentra_spectabilis_alba" wrote:

>...it began to bother me that the spells protecting the sorcerer's
> stone were so easy to defeat.  If you're really trying to keep the
> stone away from Voldemort, would you set up spells that first-year
> students can defeat?

One thing that bugged me upon my recent viewing of the movie (and I
mentioned it to my sister, who is also on this list): If Harry had failed
to get through all the challenges, Quirrell would still be standing
looking at the Mirror, never having gotten the Stone. Granted, there goes
the denouement, but honestly, they should have saved themselves the
trouble. It's only because Harry shows up that Voldemort has a chance of
getting the stone. 

In Ginny's support, my mother still holds my hand when we're in crowded
areas, and I'm 23. :) I don't think she considers me a baby, it's just the
easiest way not to lose someone (short of one of those child leashes).

Marian