Why were the sacrifices different? (was: A moral theory of Magic )

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No: HPFGUIDX 95298

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "ffimiles" <ffionmiles at h...> wrote:

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> and I agree that Lily did probably put some sort of 
> charm on Harry because she is known for her excellent charmwork - and 
> so, if the time came, she would be ready to sacrifice herself for 
> Harry, if that's what it would take to ensure that her love for him 
> became a protection/
> 
> James did die protecting his familhy - but so did lots of other 
> wizards and, as DD said, the protection Lily gave Harry was extremely 
> old magic.  Even LV hadn't thought of it, which suggests that it 
> doesn't occur in most situations where a wizard/witch is killed 
> defending their family, and that is what sets James' and Lily's own 
> sacrifices apart - a specific charm.
> 

Something tells me that DD isn't telling the whole story about this event.

He says that Lily protected Harry using 'Old Magic', magic so old that
even Voldy  admits that he had forgotten about it.

So where would Lily learn magic like that?
Only from one person - Dumbledore.

Once again DD seems to know what's going to happen and how to counter
it or use it to advance his 'plan'.

I've theorised often that DD knew and accepted *in advance* of Godrics
Hollow that James and Lily *had* to die for Harry to become Voldy's!Bane.
The Prophecy can be interpreted so that it foretells their deaths. Whether
that is an accurate reading is arguable, but the fact remains:
No death, no protection. No protection, there is no person to "become his
equal." Voldy kills him then or later and gets ever closer to the winning line.

Kneasy