[HPforGrownups] Re: Why were the sacrifices different? (was: A moral theory of Magic )

[Kimberly]

No: HPFGUIDX 95345

>Siriusly Snapey Susan:
>Thanks, Kneasy, Ffi & Max, for answering the questions I raised.  
>Your comments all help it to make more sense.  STILL, I'm just a wee 
>little annoyed that James' death gets such short shrift!  So Lily 
>*thought* [or was instructed, per Kneasy's comments] to apply the 
>ancient magic that would save Harry.  That's true sacrifice!  STILL, 
>James chose to die saving Lily & Harry, as well.  Just because he 
>didn't apply the ancient magic which ended up saving Harry, he still 
>sacrificed himself for the hope of saving their lives.  Seems he--and 
>all those other wizards who did likewise for their families--should 
>get a little more "credit".  


>Siriusly Snapey Susan 

*Kimberly's comments*
>From what I understand, their sacrifice was equal but not of equal value
in providing Harry with protection.   Naturally that's the simple explanation of a very complicated plot.   I think had the tables been turned and it were James that used the ancient magic, it would have been his death/sacrifice that provided Harry with the protection.    

I'm not trying to over simplify it but when I look at it that way, it's easier to understand and not a gender issue at all.    

Kimberly


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