[HPforGrownups] prophecies and choice..was Re: Neville and the Prophecy - VERY LONG

[Shannon]

No: HPFGUIDX 108301


>Shannon wrote:
>I have to wonder what will happen if Harry chooses _not_ to accept the 
>terms of the
>prophecy.
>
>Kelly replied:
>
>Hmmm, interesting, but I'm not sure if it is really an option for Harry at 
>this point.  Suppose Harry chooses to ignore the prophecy and not go after 
>LV.  That does not mean LV will not go after him.  IMHO, both Harry and LV 
>would have to choose to ignore the prophecy and that does not seem likely.


No, it doesn't seem possible that it could be ignored altogether at this 
point.  But I can't help but feel that there are ways that it can be 
fulfilled that Harry isn't considering yet.  He's going with the surface, 
obvious meaning.  I'm far better at finding questions than answers, myself, 
but others have come up with various theories.  JKR has said that it was 
very carefully worded, leading me to believe that Harry's -- and 
Dumbledore's -- interpretation is not the correct one. Or maybe more 
accurately, is not the _only_ one, and he need only find another way. Which 
would fit nicely with the "choices" theme so prevalent in all the books.

Shannon


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