Harry the Hero of 1000 faces

[ignatia_wildfire]

No: HPFGUIDX 118940


Besides all the valid discussion points as to why Harry had be to raised 
by the Dursleys - and suffer - there is one point that was not 
raised and that is much more mundane...

The story calls for it...

Harry is going through the steps of "The Hero of One Thousand Faces", 
as described by Joseph Campbell in one of his famous books. This same 
story line was the foundation of the first Star Wars movie - and 
well, how far has George Lucas wandered from this.

But "The Hero of One Thousand Faces" is born with some inate or 
hereditary talent / blood line / secret powers. 

At an early age he loses his parents and is raised by "normal 
people". This step is essential in his formation, because it's here 
that he learns what it is to be poor / without powers. Or what it 
means to be kind, or cruel, or whatever knowledge that will be 
essential in his quest.

In his teens his legacy is revealed, he receives special objects 
and / or guidance of a mentor. He sets out in a Quest where he must 
prove his courage / intelligence / powers. He conquers the enemy / 
retrieves whatever was stolen / kills the dragon, and RETURNS home.



You can rest assured that whatever Harry learned with / from the 
Dursleys is / will be essential to conquering Voldemort in the 
end...

-Ignatia