The Quidditch World Cup Match- Major Foreshadowing?

[moocow_1985]

No: HPFGUIDX 40223

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., "rowen_lm" <rowen_lm at y...> wrote:
> Perhaps this is indicating that the end of the books will not 
involve 
> complete resolution of the good vs. evil battle. The dark side (I 
> just went to Star Wars II, so that sounds wierd) will appear to be 
> winning at the end of the series. BUT, paralleling Krum's snitch 
> capture, the light side will obtain a key victory which will make 
the 
> ongoing fight . . . what's the word I'm looking for? Not easier, 
but 
> erm, more hopeful perhaps. Kind of like the light in Dumbledore's 
> eyes at the end of GoF. Even thought the dark side has achieved 
> victory, Dumbledore sees something which may tilt the balance in 
> their favor.

But what if it's the other way around?  As long as we're drawing 
parallels, Ireland could represent "good" and Bulgaria 
represent "bad".  And then it could all signify that in the overall 
picture, the "good" side will win but the "bad" side will take some 
small victory at the end that makes the "good"'s overall victory not 
quite as sweet.

As for Dumbledore, I wonder if he knows that the advantage gained by 
Voldemort was not as great as it may seem and would have happened one 
way or another.  Perhaps it is an advantage to Harry in some way.  Or 
what ever it is, I'm sure it's important.

Or maybe I should just go to bed.
Lisa