Shared thoughts

[meidbh]

No: HPFGUIDX 108855


Kneasy introduces:
"All the really interesting stuff, the things that *really* matter, 
happen before the books start


"We often concentrate more on trying to predict the end rather than 
worrying about what we've missed - a big mistake IMO.
...
"the past of the books determines the future.


"It's the things she doesn't tell us, the gaps in the history that 
scream out for explanation or exposition and yet even after 5 books 
are still shrouded in silence that catch our attention. There's only 
one reason for this resounding silence that I can think of - they 
would tell us too much."

Meidbh:
You've nailed it :-)


Kneasy:
"What *is* Harry, how did he get that way and what could this mean 
for the future?
Harry too is a composite; he has some of the Voldy construct in his 
mind - but, and it's a very important but - he didn't accept it 
willingly; it was imposed. When he eventually comes to terms with 
the situation he'll have a choice - accept or reject. Anybody think 
he'll accept? No; but it'd be an interesting finale if he did. How 
this intrusion will be eliminated, or even if it *can* be 
eliminated, is up for grabs."


Meidbh:
Warning - many questions follow! If it's all been asked and answered 
before just point me in the right direction (I'm only beginning to 
skim the surface here). I have no strong opinions yet, just playing 
with ideas

 
The transfer of Voldy construct, now this is interesting


Before we wonder `how' are we sure about `whether? Is essence of 
Voldy really inside Harry? Why do we assume Harry didn't have his 
Voldyesque skills already and that they aren't part of his 
innate `power' and genetic history? 

Our evidence so far for a transfer of construct or essence:

1. Tom Riddle's sister wand chooses Harry.  
Perhaps this is simply because they both have potential for 
greatness (in different ways)?  
Or, and I prefer this one, it is a magical attempt at damage 
limitation. Wise to provide young Potter with a weapon equal to that 
of his future opponent. 

2. Harry's ability to speak Parseltongue
Just a magical genetic mutation or recessive gene? A Red herring!

3. Harry seems to have had a trace memory of the name Tom Riddle.
Hmm. I have no answer to this one yet except that it may have a 
really simple explanation and it really isn't much to go on (but 
then why would JKR mention it at all?). 

4.  Harry's scar appears to function as a communication channel with 
VM.
 Is this any different from a Dark Mark – we know they respond to 
VM. And if it is could its location so close to the brain be the key 
to its sensitivity? Does part of VM need to be inside Harry to read 
Harry's mind or is the scar a sort of magical webcam? Not a part of 
its operator, just a useful tool.

I have to say the transfer (of something!) concept is intriguing, 
attractive and would explain a lot.  The essay Bex/ Carolyn/ Kneasy 
pointed us to is definitely required reading (so I'll mention it 
again!)
 http://www.redhen-publications.com/Changeling.html 

But before looking for deliciously complex explanations it's always 
good to be sure that the simple explanations have been ruled out. 

Any more evidence out there to support an "unpossessed" Harry?!

Meidbh :-)

PS: Why do you guys use exclamation marks to name your theory 
characters (changeling!Harry etc)?