Key points in CoS

[finwitch]

No: HPFGUIDX 46591

--- Roo wrote:

> I agree, Fawkes' exact nature will become of great importance in 
> the later books.

Indeed. PS we know Harry and Voldemort have Phoenix-wands from the 
*same* Phoenix. In CoS, Harry's *true loyalty to Dumbledore* invites 
Fawkes to him and the little Phoenix is of great help -- saving 
Harry's life, no less. (I think Harry's Mom-died-for-me protection 
had for most part, worn out and he didn't really have it when 
Voldemort wanted it!) GoF... The Brother-wands, Phoenix-song and 
Phoenix-tears all have a role. However, Loyalty of Phoenix is 
something that hasn't played a part since CoS... Perhaps Order of the 
Phoenix will?
 
> If you adhere to the Heir of Gryffindor theory, this instance 
> strongly relates to this. Harry is called a "true Gryffindor" 
perhaps 
> foreshadowing his later role?
> 
> I think Harry will return to the Chamber of Secrets. So far all we 
> know that was in there was the Basilisk, and a massive statue of 
> Salazar Slytherin. This could foreshadow a similar room that 
> Godric created, or there may be more in the Chamber of Secrets 
> that will help Harry. I think the revelation of Harry as a 
> Parselmouth was also significant, and will be important in later 
> books. I don't recall Harry using this power in PoA or GoF, yet it 
> was of critical importance in CoS.

Significant indeed. First GOOD Parcelmouth of all times, isn't he? A 
Parcelmouth who's also a true Gryffindor? That makes Harry as unique 
as his surviving the Killing-curse. He's also those one of the few 
people who do say 'Voldemort' with ease. I'm positive that the Old 
Crowd does, at least Dumbledore, Sirius Black and Remus Lupin do.
 
> Some things introduced in CoS that have been important in later 
> books- the main ones I can think of are Polyjuice Potion and the 
> nature of House Elfs, there are probably more.

The Whomping Willow was rather significant in PoA. Perhaps the 
turqoise, Flying Ford Anglia will also (At least, it is CoS and 
mentioned in both PoA and GoF). 

-- Finwitch