The Prophecy: Harry's interpretation and reaction

[Jen Reese]

No: HPFGUIDX 104654

Carin wrote:: 
> > Whatever the prophecy _really_ means, I can see Harry deciding 
(at
> > least in the near term) that it authorizes him to be reckless. 
(Cf. Achilles.)


Meri back again:  
> I see your point, but haven't we allready seen Reckless!Harry? 
Like 
> in PoA when he blows the Dursley popsicle stand after blowing up 
his 
> aunt? Or when, in Order, he marches into the DoM with nothing and 
no 
> one but his wand, five underage classmates and a vision of 
tortured 
> Sirius in his head? Not so smart or well thought out. Even after 
the 
> Dementor attack at the begining of book 5 Harry gets a little 
> reckless, wanting to leave the Dursleys right away. The way I see 
> things going, Harry might actually become more careful. 


Jen: JKR told us in the Book Day chat that Harry will have to master 
his emotions in Book 6:

****Field: Regarding Harrys subconscious feelings, how has it 
changed from book 1 to book 5?

JK Rowling replies -> Well he's obviously been through a lot since 
book one and book five was the book when he cracked up a little. In 
book six, the wizarding world is really at war again and he has to 
master his own feelings to make himself useful.*****

I thought the end of OOTP foreshadowed better days ahead for Harry, 
especially the moment when he walked away from the train station 
toward the sunlight, with the Dursleys behind him. And by better 
days, I mean Harry will feel more supported, more sure of himself 
and having a better understanding of the situation at hand. (This 
last part may be wishful thinking on my part, so *I* can better 
understand the situation <g>).

Maybe it will happen quickly, maybe it will be a progression over 
the course of Book 6, but it looks pretty definite we'll see an 
emotional change in Harry, and probably a change in how he 
approaches situations in general.


Jen Reese