Help me understand the importance of the prophecy, please

[Talisman]

No: HPFGUIDX 82252

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Richard" <darkmatter30 at y...> 
wrote:> > --- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "arrowsmithbt" 
> > <arrowsmithbt at b...> wrote: <snip>
> > > > > The two of 'neither' could be James and Lily, the 'other', 
Harry.<snip> The rest of the posters were overwhelmed - by apathy!
> > > If you're interested it was 'That Damn Prophecy - an 
alternative take.' (75081)
> > >> > > Kneasy
> > 
> Richard here ...
> > I think you are both so far off the canonical reservation as to 
be on a wholly different story line. <snip>  I don't and can't agree 
with your interpretation, and cannot see how you confused the 
English to arrive at it.
> 
> Richard, whose English major mother is showing through.

Talisman, who's own English credentials are quite intact, thank you, 
jumps to Kneasy's defense, just because he's so much fun.

While recognizing that most of our hope in this matter lies with 
linguistics, I suggest we keep our corsets loose.

If you've been down to the grove lately, you'll know that the sybils 
don't give a fig for grammar.

And, if you decide to give logic a try, remember the intriguing 
thought processes our author used in Dobby's "hint" to Harry in CoS:
                     * * * *
"You told me all this had nothing to do with He-Who-Must-Not-Be-
Named, remember? Well__"

"It was a clue, sir," said Dobby, his eyes widening, as though this 
was obvious.  "Was giving you a clue.  The Dark Lord, before he 
changed his name, could freely be named, you see?"

"Right," said Harry weakly. (339)
                       * * * *
Talisman, who thinks the Prophecy is a Chinese finger-puzzle, 
suggests that everyone try to relax. 

However you translate it, the Prophecy won't change much.  In 
addition to being a Hero's Journey, this series is a coming of age 
story, i.e. 1)Harry won't really die; 2)DD and an un-voldified Tom 
Riddle WILL skip off to the next great adventure; and, 3)Neville 
will end up a professor at Hogwarts.

(But--if that Wench DARES to go after Snape--I'll throw all my books 
at innocent passers-by.)