[HPforGrownups] What makes you think Harry lives?

[Richelle Votaw]

No: HPFGUIDX 52158

Todd wrote:

> I believe I heard JKR state one day when asked what will happen to 
> Harry when he leaves Hogwarts.  She replies "What makes you think he 
> lives" or something like that.
> With that said, I would like to get comments on one theory that I am 
> sure is not original on here.
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> 2. Or if they are linked in that way, what if the only way for 
> Voldemort to die would be for Harry to die as well. That would 
> respond well the JKR comment.

Well, honestly, I don't think Harry will die.  I just don't.  I do agree that the connection between Harry and Voldemort may indeed be too strong for one to be killed without the other one dying.  But it returns to that whole "if you are familiar with Christian theology . . ." tidbit JKR said once upon a time.  Because the single most important thread in Christian theology is indeed the death, burial, and *resurrection*.  Resurrection being the key, because of course, anyone can die and be buried.  That said, I stand by the theory that Harry will die and not be completely dead, thus live due to some sort of modified Elixir of Life potion or something else entirely.  

Overall, what makes me think Harry lives is that JKR keeps bringing it up.  If he died, I really don't think she'd "prepare" us for it.  This way, she prepares us for the worst and the happier we can be when Harry lives.

Richelle


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