Fwd: (Hogwarts or Bust) Re: Harry's link to Riddle

[justcarol67]

No: HPFGUIDX 86329

Jeff wrote:
> 
<snip>Chances are that as evil as Riddle is, he'll do 
> *anything* he can to gain an advantage. The link he shares with Harry 
> could very well increase as Riddle's powers increase. The chance that 
> he can influence Harry's actions will also increase.

Carol: That's why Harry needs to continue building his defensive
skills, including everything from occlumency to shield charms. He can
resist an Imperius curse, but that's not nearly enough. He now knows
that he isn't ready to tackle Voldemort and the Death Eaters and that
he can't do it alone. But I think the more he knows about the way
Voldemort thinks and works, the more he'll be able to resist him
(which is why he really needs to learn to trust Snape, who's the only
one of his allies who can think like a Dark Wizard without acting as
one). 

Jeff:
How will  Riddle's death affect Harry? That remains to be seen. I
truly hope it won't be a negative one, but we'll have to see.

Carol:
I'm not sure what you mean about Riddle's (Voldemort's?) death having
a "negative" effect on Harry. Unless he resorts to evil methods
himself and suffers guilt and remorse as a consequence (which I don't
think he will), the only possible effect on Harry will be to free him
from any further intrusion by Voldemort into his life and mind and
free him of the burden of the prophecy.

Do bear in mind that for all its complexity this is a children's book.
Harry may die, but he's not going to suffer some bizarre
transformation into Harrymort. At least, I thoroughly hope not!

Carol (who would find it easier to respond if you'd put your posts
below the ones you're answering as the List Elves request--hope they
don't mind my speaking for them!)