The End By Assorted Plot Devices

[Steve]

No: HPFGUIDX 110039

It occurred to me as I was reading several semi-related posts about
the ending of the series, that we have numerous plot devices available
to us to facilitate the ending of the Series-

1.) The ever present Death Curse -Avada Kadavra.

2.) The mysterious Veiled Archway in the Death Camber. Voldemort with
or without Harry may pass through the Veil in the final battle. Others
have suggested that it will be Dumbledore who sacrifices himself by
rescuing Harry once again, and in the process, dragging Voldemort
along with himself through the Veil.

3.) Recently suggested, 'vanquished by Time'. Much as the Death
Eater's head was reduced to a babies head, the Last Battle could have
the Jar of Time shattered, thereby deluging Voldemort in Time and
reducing him to a baby, ready to start life fresh.

4.) As long as we are on the subject of time, let's not forget the
much loved and equally hated, resolution by use of a Time Turner.

5.) A good old stabbing by the Sword of Gryffindor might go a long way
to vanquishing Voldy.

6.) The Mysterious Locked Room in the Dept of Mysteries which contains
a power that is both wonderful and terrible. Although, Harry might use
it's power, I'm not sure how he might use the room.

7.) Peter/Wormtail's Magical Silver Hand - I've had vision of Harry
near death on the virge of total annihilation by Voldemort, when
Peter, overcome by conscience and life debt, slams his Silver Hand
into Voldemort's chest and rips out his heart. Kind of a strange
twisted irony, if you add a little imagination; Voldemort dead by his
own hand.

8.) While it doesn't involve a plot device, Voldemort becoming a
Muggle has a fair group of supporters.

7.) Vanquish by Sacrifice which is more of a theme than a device.
Voldemort is once again vanquished by one or more person's selfless
sacrifice. Could be Ron, he's a very likely candidate to sacrifice
himself for Harry, and his sacrifice thereby strengthen Harry's 'Love
Shield' to the point where it becomes a weapon capable of destroying
Voldemort. Again, a lovely iron, Voldemort again tries to kill Harry,
and is again vanquished by his own hand. 

An alternate is that Harry sacrifices himself, say protecting Neville
and that gives Neville the power to vanquish Voldy.

8.) Death by House Elf. This is more subplot than plot device. I think
I'm the only supporter for this one. Perhaps the 'twist' in the end is
that the least of us becomes the best of us. The lowly house elf,
Dobby, steps in at the last moment and vanquishes Voldemort in a
loving effort to save Harry. 

9.) Death by Uncontrolled Possession - In an odd twist, Harry
possesses Voldemort (or visa-vera), and more importantly, Harry takes
control and rushed headlong into the Veiled Archway, thereby killing
himself and Voldemort in the process. 

Note: I really don't like the idea of Harry flat out killing
Voldemort. However, I could live with Harry inadvertantly or
indirectly causing Voldemort's death. Example; Harry hits the Dark
Lord with a Stunning Curse and that causes Voldy to fall through the
Veil; Harry caused his death, but didn't actually kill him.

There must be more. Feel free to add to the list; what + how.

Steve/asian_lovr2