[HPforGrownups] Re: The Lake: Deep psychological waters?

[Megan Carlin]

No: HPFGUIDX 43581

theatresm2002 wrote:

>So --assuming you buy into the idea -- why do only the Firsts need to
>do it?  Is it an initiation rite that can only be done once?  I'm
>guessing that once your unconscious mind has been opened to
>this "Otherworld," you don't have to undergo the "trial by water" bit
>again.

I always just thought it was to give them a good view of Hogwarts. From what
I'd gather, the lake would be the best way to get a good look at the castle.
Of course, there could be some greater reference intended (as we all know,
like you said) that JKR has a propensity to use ancient mythology for
paralells in the WW. I'm not sure. I'd like to think there was a better
reason than showing off the school grounds.


Site-seeingly,
Megan