Connections

[hsowaw2001]

No: HPFGUIDX 40816

Sophia wrote:
> > > 
> > > Live long and pr....NO, NO, I mean,
> > >>>> May the fo...<<<<
> > >nope...Ah! How about: Draco 
> > > dormiens numnquam titillandus.
> > > 

tmarends wrote:

> > This statement caught my attention.  Has anyone else noticed some 
> of 
> > the similarities between Star Wars and Harry Potter?  How the 
> infant 
> > (Luke/Harry) who can bring the downfall of the Dark Lord 
> > (Palpatine/Voldemort) is hidden for years until the time is ripe 
> for 
> > them to learn about their powers (the Force/Magic).
> 

Ali wrote:

> Yes, and also:
> 
> Han Solo= Ron (means well, can be a bit goofy at times)
> Princess Leia= Hermione (the smart, serious one)
> 
> (these two very possibly will end up together, a la Han and Leia)
> 
> Obi-wan Kenobi or Yoda= Dumbledore. (The wise mentor)
> 
> Harry and Luke never know their real parents and were brought up in 
a 
> safe place, with an aunt and uncle, hidden from the evil force that 
> was the downfall of ma and pa. 
> 
> But i don't think Herminoe and Luke are twins! :P
> 
> Ali

This thread was BOUND to catch ~my~ eye. The only thing I'm addicted 
to more than Harry Potter, is most definately, Star Wars!

I think the Star Wars story is full of very universal ideas, and the 
formula (of the trilogy) is one that has been reproduced many times, 
in various forms. In fact, Lucas ~himself~ has reproduced the formula 
of the orignial trilogy, in the latest films, which he has said, are 
meant to parallel the originals.

There are many simlilarities between that 'Galaxy far, far away', and 
the Potterverse. A few cosmetic examples include: wands/lightabers; 
Robes (seem to be the chosen garment in both universes, by adults at 
least); The Light and Dark sides; The seeming Death of the Arch-enemy 
(in the Star Wars novels, Emperor Palpatine is ressurected through 
cloning). 
On that note, might it not be a posibility that Harry may be tempted 
(at least) to join the Darkside, as Luke was in ROTJ ('Release your 
anger')? Up to now, Harry hasn't been very prepared when facing LV, 
that is, he has just sort of 'bumped into' him. Suppose he were to go 
out of his way to face Voldemort, would his anger get the better of 
him? (Personally I find it hard to believe, that being put thru so 
much at the hands of this 'Emperor', that, given time, Harry will not 
grow to resent Voldemort, on a personal level, and want blind revenge)

--Jasmine, who feels the need to write a Harry/Star Wars crossover! 
Coffee first, methinks!