Grandpa Voldemort

[judyserenity]

No: HPFGUIDX 40472

Ronale7 writes:
> >I believe Voldemort is Harry's paternal grandfather.<<

And Richelle replied:
> I still disagree ....  I am still convinced...that Voldemort/Riddle 
is Harry's maternal grandfather. <

Ok, we'll compromise.  Voldemort is the father of James *and* Lily.  
He wanted to kill Harry because he was ashamed of his children's 
accidental incestuous relationship. (No, I'm not serious.)

There's a possibility that Voldemort is Harry's grandfather.  However, 
I think the much more likely possibility is that Harry is the 
descendent of *Gryffindor*, and that this is why Voldemort wanted him 
dead.  Yes, I think there is a prophecy concerning Harry, but that 
doesn't mean he's Voldemort's descendent.

Could Harry be descended from both Slytherin *and* Gryffindor?  He 
could, which would explain the Sorting Hat's difficulties in placing 
him.  But, being descended from Slytherin really isn't neccessary to 
explain to explain most features of the plot.

As for Voldemort's willingness to spare Lily, several people here have 
independently come up with the theory that Voldemort or one of the DEs 
had a romantic interest in her.  (These theories are collectively 
referred to by the acronym MAKE ME BARF.)  In fact, Elkins just 
brought that group of theories up again. 

-- Judy Serenity