Voldemort's attacks on Harry

[esmith222002]

No: HPFGUIDX 79964

Why, oh why does Voldemort attempt to kill Harry in OOTP.

His first attempt to kill Harry resulted in his 'disappearance' for years. 

His second attempt (after he thought he'd overcome his previous problems with Harry) resulted in being on the wrong end of 'Priori Incantatem'.

He then spends the whole of OOTP trying to get hold of the prophecy, to allow him to understand his problems with Harry. Then after he fails, his response is to perform Avada Kedavra on Harry.

Is he stupid? How can he be sure the spell won't rebound again? And if he is sure he can kill Harry simply with Avada Kedavra, then why bother with the prophecy at all??

"c.john"