[HPforGrownups] Re: James, Lily, Harry's protection

[charme]

No: HPFGUIDX 106710

dcgmck:
> > On the positive side, I like the idea that the charm Lily sets on
> > Harry is a multi-part protection culminating in her death.  It is
> > reminiscent of the concept behind moat and castle construction.
> > Additionally, it follows the model Dumbledore invokes on the Dursley
> > household, which is sealed when Petunia accepts the onus of caretaker
> > for her nephew.  Thus each sister completes a magic ritual of
> > protection through active acceptance of the responsibility and its
> > attendant consequences.
> >
> > If you think about ancient magic that way, there is even a parallel
> > in Voldemort's resurrection potion, which requires the bloody
> > sacrifice of a willing volunteer:  Wormtail's hand.
>
entropymail:
> I've just read this bit, and love the way it fits in with the theory
> of Lily's Protection Charm.  The "ancient magic" that Dumbledore talks
> about seems to follow a particular pattern, or have  certain
> requirements.  This may also explain why "ancient magic"  has largely
> been forgotten, and is not used lightly by common witches and wizards.
>  The costs are so high  that the circumstances would have to be quite
> dire for the average person in the WW to want to attempt it.

Charme:

I just re-read this passage in OoP, and I think (based on what I read)
Dumbledore and Harry's parents had a "Doomsday Plan" in the form of a
protection charm prior to Voldemort killing Lily and James.  I interpret
Fudge's comments and the charm they placed on the Potter house in Godric's
Hollow to mean they *knew* wicked old Voldemort was after them, which in
turn would make me think they knew why.  IMO, this combined sequence of
charms added an additional blessing/curse in the form of Harry's aquired
Voldemort powers, and the growing connection between the 2.   I also think
that Dumbledore didn't inflict the charm on the Dursely house in so much as
it's permanent:  I think it's only during the time Harry is there.

charme