The fight against tyranny: the central theme of HP

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All the posts concerning possible themes of HP, really got me to 
thinking-what is the central theme?  The one from which all themes 
seem to begin.  I have a theory on this issue and I wish to post it-
to see what other members think.  My theory is this:  the central 
theme of the HP series is the fight against tyranny.  This could also 
be termed learning to think for yourself.  Let's consider the 
following: what distinguished the witches/wizards who were killed by 
Voldemort and those that were not?  IMO, it was there unwillingness 
to go along with his scheme.  Those who capitulated on some level 
were spared.  Why were certain witches/wizards targeted?  It can be 
argued that there is something in particular regarding the Potters-
Jame and Harry-something that singled them out.  But what about the 
others? the non-Potters, as it were?  We know Voldemort killed 
others?  IMO, they too represented some kind of threat to his 
scheme.  Was it merely because they resisted?  Could be.  Dumbledore 
has spent a lot of time on the issue of choice with Harry- without 
giving him a complete explanation for why Voldemort wanted him dead.  
IMO, Dumbledore is trying to get Harry strong enough mentally and 
spiritually to deal with this knowledge- it must be something pretty 
powerful.  Still, IMO, all this preparation is necessary to combat 
tyranny- to give the best possible weapon to Harry he can possess- 
not magical abilities, although I do believe they will be utilized- 
but a strong and resiliant spirit-which he has already demonstrated.  
IMO, when Harry thinks for himself, he has an incredible weapon- one 
that Voldemort with all of his power, has a hard time overcoming.

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