Generational Parallel

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No: HPFGUIDX 36546

I think.. the generational parallels are certainly there... and JKR 
is using them to play on our expectations.

Just one example:  we can draw parallels between the Snape/James 
relationship, and the Draco/Harry relationship, right?  In fact, we 
are encouraged to do so, by Dumbledore's words towards the end of SS.

Now, I don't necessarily think this means Draco is going to work for 
the good guys, a la Snape.   (Heck, I'm not too sure that Snape 
*really* is a good guy.)  ::ducks::  

But, because the parallel is there, that thought--that Draco might be 
redeemable--is in the back of our minds, right?  The Precedent has 
been set.  

Based on this theory, I think JKR *wants* us to see Neville as 
Pettigrew.  In fact, she has Harry make the connection in his mind in 
PoA, when he's imagining the Siruis-Peter confronation in the 
street.  But I don't think things are going to turn out that way.

(If a weaker tagalong does go bad, I predict it'll be a Creevey.  I 
mean, why are there two Creeveys anyway?  IMO, one is there to be 
cannon fodder; the remaining one will turn to Voldemort for revenge 
on Harry.)

Caroline