Why the Order of the Phoenix?

[kathrynbav at aol.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 43669

Hi,
        I have been enjoying the debate here ever since I recently joined and 
hope it is not too presumptuous for me to post a question/theory at this 
time.  Please mark it up as newbie ignorance if this has been talked into the 
ground before (but isn't constant analysis/discussion/vigilance what makes 
HP4GU so much fun?).  
        Last night I came across the Lexicon's fascinating page for *Harry 
Potter and the Order of the Phoenix,* but something puzzles me about the 
title and the predictions regarding the much-anticipated Book Five.  Why do 
we assume that this new order will consist of Dumbledore and "the Old Crowd"? 
 Before looking for your delete key or opening up a return e-mail, please 
consider the following:
        How are the titles of the previous four books of the Harry Potter 
series connected?
        1)  Philosopher's/Sorceror's Stone - A mythical stone believed to 
enable to creation of the Elixir of Life that extends the lifetime of the one 
who consumes it.  Voldemort and his minion search in vain for the object, but 
fall short of their goal that could have resurrected the Dark Lord.
        2)  Chamber of Secrets - Site of Tom Riddle's greatest victory (both 
the source of great dark power and the illusion of his good deed that saves 
Hogwarts).  The TomRiddle!Diary strives desperately to reclaim/resurrect this 
past success by reopening the Chamber (and thus enabling himself to become 
physically substantial), but is doomed for failure as the victory is snatched 
away at the last moment.
        3)  Prisoner of Azkaban - Although the WW lives under the illusion 
that Sirius Black betrayed the Potters, Book Three reveals that he in fact 
was a pawn in Voldemort's power struggle.  The truth of Wormtail's betrayal, 
combined with Padfoot's victory over the Dementors and escape, prove that 
even when darkness seems to succeed, the light of truth will shine through 
the shadows.
        4)  Goblet of Fire - Mystical object that binds into a magical 
contract those whose names it chooses.  Fake!Moody corrupts this tool in 
order to set-up Harry for Voldemort.  As is common in most pivotal moments 
(as well as the darker tone creeping into the series), this marks a potential 
success for the Dark Arts.  Only time will tell.
        So, what does all this mean for Book Five:  *Harry Potter and the 
Order of the Phoenix*?  If my assumptions above are even remotely correct, 
then could it not be argued:
        5)  Order of the Phoenix - Secret organization created by, and for 
the explicit use of, a newly resurrected Voldemort.  A new name for a new 
wave of destruction that will wash across the WW.
        Yes, Harry's wand has Fawkes' feather at its core, but consider who 
has the brother wand.  As much as I love Fawkes and the good he represents, I 
feel JKR's deliberate use of Fawkes' other feather is indicative of another 
layer of symbolism beyond the fireworks at the end of Book Four.
        A phoenix is a bird that rises from the ashes of its own destruction:
        a)  "Bone of the father; unknowingly given, you will renew your son!" 
 
        b)  "Flesh - of the servant - (willingly) given - you will - revive - 
your master."
        c)  "(Blood) of the enemy ... forcibly taken ... you will ... 
resurrect your foe." (GoF, Ch. 32)
        Betrayed since birth by the father who would not love him, Voldemort 
suffers another severe blow when his servant's efforts to aid the Dark Lord's 
cause lead to the near destruction of the leader at the hands (eyes?) of a 
young Harry Potter.  How fitting that the elements - the ashes - of 
Voldemort's greatest defeat(s) shall in turn bring about his revival.  
        And from the ashes of his own destruction, he will be resurrected 
with new life.  Only a twisted soul like Voldemort could corrupt a concept 
based upon light and goodness.  And as is common in the psyche of 
arch-villains, only Voldemort would be arrogant enough to acquaint his 
successful resurrection with that of the phoenix (the core of his power).
        I realize that the above will probably be deemed a stretch, but I 
would like to point out that much of the debate stimulated here is based upon 
*assumptions* regarding textual evidence.  What I loved most about the film 
*The Sixth Sense* was the fact that the audience could never assume they know 
the complete truth.  Just when you least expect it, the tables can turn, 
revealing the truth that was there all along.  This is what I love so much 
about JKR's Harry Potter series, and this is what causes me the greatest 
frustration as I observe the various debates.  If you question the above 
theory, you should read some of the other ideas I have generated under the 
question of whether we assume too much.
        Once again, I apologize for any and all mistakes in posting this.  I 
am simply hoping for advice/guidance.  If I am wrong, please do not label me 
an idiot; rather, point me back along the correct path.  As I slip back into 
lurkdom, thanks, once again, for the lively debate.  Kathy