[HPforGrownups] Re: Neville and the Prophecy (was The Longbottoms-a theory)

[Kimberly]

No: HPFGUIDX 103221

With regard to the "it was actually meant to be the Longbottoms" theory, I think the thing that most people are either missing or are ignoring on purpose is the fact that it would be Voldemort himself who would choose his threat (for lack of a better term). 

It is of little matter if it were supposed to be the Longbottoms in the beginning because the minute Voldemort chose to attack the Potters it was no longer valid.  

*Kimberly's comment*
That's how I've always read the prophecy.   Regardless who he chose, HE chose the one that could defeat him when he "marked" them.  Of course it's a literal and a figurative "mark" but the bottom line is Voldemort made the choice as to who's name would be on the prophecy with his.   If I recall, the prophecy actually said, "Dark Lord and ? (Harry Potter)".  My understanding was that initially it wasn't clear who the prophecy would be about.  Voldemort and ?   Then when Voldemort "marked" Harry, he chose him as the one for the prophecy.

Kimberly

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