Ancient rune (was Death Chamber/ancient magic)

[corinthum]

No: HPFGUIDX 81960

Talisman wrote:

> <<< By the way, we know Lily's "sacrifice" didn't leave a physical 
mark on Harry. (SS 299) I suggest to you that the scar on Harry's 
head is indeed the defensive rune "eihwaz," (OoP 715) and a 
consequence of Dumbledore's charm. >>>

Then David:

> <<<Or, better yet, the *partnership* rune (thank you, Debbie, for 
the thought), indicating the need for teamwork, starting with Lily, 
to defeat Voldemort.  This would not contradict the individualistic 
emphasis of the prophecy, which does not mention what Harry needs in 
order to win. That would explain why the scar functions as a link, 
too.>>>

  
 Now Odile:
  
> In my humble opinion, the scar on Harry's forehead forms the 
rune "sowulo," which is a lightening bolt.  If, like me, you hold 
that the four houses of Hogwarts correspond to the four elements, 
i.e., Gryffindor (Harry) is Fire and Slytherin(Voldemort/Riddle) is 
Water, then the clash between fire and water (rain) is lightening - 
the lightening bolt on Harry's forehead.
>  
> Symbolically, in a word, one could interpret the rune sowulo 
as "enlightenment."


Finally me:

Arguments could be made for a few different runes.  However, I 
strongly favor the eiwaz idea for one reason: JKR mentioned it by 
name.  Why?  As Odile commented, eiwaz and ehwaz really aren't 
similar in either shape or meaning, so logically Hermione shouldn't 
have had any problem distinguishing the two.  No, I'm certain this 
was one of those clues Rowling said she planted in OoP.

-Corinth