Similarities between Harry and Voldemort (was: Re: Voldemort & Lily)

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iluvgahan <iluvgahan at y...> wrote:
> <snip> 
> > 
> > I could be way off base and maybe there will be an
> > explanation for the similarities between Harry and
> > Voldemort in the future books, but I always interpreted it
> > as a way to show that no matter how similar people are(ie:
> > hair, complexion, parentage, whether magic or muggle)it is
> > the choices you make that determines who you become. 

I agree

"Devika" <devika at s...> wrote:
> 
> I wrote the following post a long time ago (in 2001).  I don't think 
> anyone replied to it then, but maybe it will be more interesting 
> and/or relevant this time around:

> with you that the similarities between Harry and Voldemort, whether 
> coincidence or results of the curse that failed, are superficial. 
> These, IMO, only reinforce the idea that we all have the ability to 
> overcome our pasts and control our own futures.
> 
> 
> Devika :)

I agree with you, too

A secondary point is that just because two people are superficially
similary, it doesn't imply that they are completely the same.

Harry was very worried that he must be another Tom Riddle since they
were similar.  this was the invalid point that Rom was trying to
impress upon him.  Poor old Harry worries too much about whether
something outside of his control makes him a bad guy, when we all know
it is really his choices.