Harry's sacrifice

[darrin_burnett]

No: HPFGUIDX 58659

Ray:
> 
> The word "sacrifice" has several definitions, but here is the one I 
think 
> applies:
> 
> "3 a : destruction or surrender of something for the sake of 
something else.
>      b : something given up or lost <the sacrifices made by 
parents> "
> 

OK, let's go with this for a minute. I disagree with it, but let's 
use it.


> Has Harry ever lost an eye, an ear, a limb, or even a tooth?  No.  
Does Harry walk with a limp?  Does he suffer from shortness of 
breath?  No.  So, what has he sacrificed?

Under this definition, he hasn't sacrificed anything. But under this 
definition, the only living character who HAS sacrificed anything is 
Mad-Eye Moody. Oh, I guess Pettigrew has sacrificed his finger for 
his beliefs, so count him too.

> Harry takes risks, yes.  But with the sure and certain knowledge 
that whatever ills may befall him will be set right.  Which means he 
doesn't really "risk" anything.

You have not proven this knowledge. Not even close. Being lucky 
doesn't prove you knew you would win.

> When Ron sacrificed himself on the chess board in PS/SS, he did so 
with the  knowledge that he might have been fatally injured. 

But Ron came away without a scar, a limp, a missing tooth, or 
whatever else was on the laundry list you gave. Hence, no sacrifice. 
Sorry, Ron, thanks for playing. 

If LOSS equals sacrifice, then Ron didn't lose a damn thing. Hence, 
no sacrifice.

These are your rules, not mine. I think the definition is wrong and 
way too narrow.

Darrin