Harry's Power is Self-sacrifice... or Selflessness?

[Steve]

No: HPFGUIDX 78551

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "yale sam wahl" <yswahl at s...> wrote:
> I have read the arguments here for love, hope, etc. but the one power 
> that I believe is being referred to is self-sacrifice. 
> 
> ...edited...
>
> samnanya

bboy_mn:

I'm going to agree with you and disagree with you. I think you might
be on the right track but didn't quite choose the right word.

I think the key characteristic of Harry as well as Ron and Hermione is
not self-sacrifice, but selflessness which includes but goes beyond
self-sacrifice. It is the sense that there are things greater and more
important than yourself. Harry constantly puts the needs of other over
his own safety. He constantly acts for the greater good in ways the
put him at risk.

I know this is a subtle distinction, but I think it is important.
Selflessness includes self-sacrifice but also includes principles and
actions that go much deeper into the emotions, motivation, and spirit.

Just a thought.

bboy_mn