Why such a point of characters' birthdays?

[Cathy Drolet]

No: HPFGUIDX 111081

Justine:
"I had a scary thought.  Let's assume that she's wishing them happy 
birthdays in the present.  That is, "Happy 24th Birthday, Harry 
Potter!"  I doubt we'll see the same for James, Lily, or ::cringes:: 
Sirius; a tribute to the dead (whether on the birthday or on the 
deathday) is more likely for those who have passed on.  Perhaps 
she's showing us who the survivors are, those who live through the 
books and are still around now..."


DuffyPoo:
I had this very thought when Harry's birthday appeared on July 31st.  I don't know about anyone else, but I don't mark the birthday of deceased loved ones on my calendar, only those for whom I need to remember to buy/send a card or gift.  

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