Which way?

[Jason]

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> I've tried it, though.  I've tried to picture the absolutely 
darkest 
> outcome possible for the Harry Potter series.  It starts with a 
> confrontation between Harry and Voldemort that ends with Voldemort 
> somehow conquering, but also setting off some sort of chain 
reaction 
> that spreads through the entire wizarding world and wipes out 
> everyone.  It ends with the regular muggle world continuing 
placidly 
> on its way, not even noticing the disappearance of wizards and 
> magic.  And that would explain why none of us, the readers, has 
met 
> any of these magical folk - because they don't exist anymore!  
Now, 
> the problem with a scenario like this, is that it is basically 
> meaningless.  It's Armageddon without any religious framework to 
> give it significance. What are we supposed to make of a story 
where 
> evil conquers and destroys everything?  


SNIP


> Wanda


What you're left with is what happens when someone chooses what is 
easy over what is right. 

In my own version of that, Harry refuses to accept his 
responsibility because it is easier that way. He's tired of it. He 
refuses to fight. Voldy conquers. All because Harry chose what was 
easy over the tougher route.

Jason