[HPforGrownups] My very own personal HBP theory - for what it's worth

[Bee Chase]

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Magda 
What I believe:

The HBP is a legend about a descendent of Godric Gryffindor, just
like Riddle's Heir of Slytherin claim.  It's not a well-known legend
and those who do know it probably don't believe it, but to someone
like Voldemort it's probably more real than a lot of what happens
around him on a daily basis.  Also the symmetry of the two heirs
duking it out 1,000 years after the original division between the two
male founders would appeal to Voldemort.

James Potter was a descendent of Godric Gryffindor's.  That's why he
lived in Godric's Hollow (too much of a coincidence to not be
connected to the founder) and that's why he was a particular target
of Voldemort's.   When yet another GG descendent (Harry) was born at
the end of July, thus making him eligible to be the subject of the
prophecy, Voldemort probably saw it as absolute proof that Harry was
THE child.  Thus his selection of Harry as the first to die. (I agree
that he probably would have killed Neville next - just to be sure.) 
Voldemort intended to kill James and Harry to ensure the end of the
Gryffindor line.

The clue in COS about the HBP storyline is the sword of Godric
Gryffindor.  Ruby-encrusted swords ain't cheap, even 1,000 years ago,
and it's a hint that Godric wasn't just a threadbare scholarly type. 
Godric's heirs probably did pretty well for themselves and if even a
portion of the wealth descended to James Potter it would explain why
he didn't have to work for a living.  

The recently revealed description of the lion-maned-yellow-eyed
stranger is a new professor who will teach either DADA or potions,
and who will also tell Harry about the HBP legend and begin the
process of preparing Harry to face his destiny (kill or be killed).


Luckdragon:

I agree with most of this. I'm not sure the HBP is a descendant of GG or actually GG.



      
            
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