[HPforGrownups] Wormtail's Debt? (was: Re: And then there were none.)

[Scott Santangelo]

No: HPFGUIDX 93270



 
greatelderone wrote:
> 
I agree Lupin is going to buy it. Why else would one need a silver hand for, but to kill werewolves.


DaveH47 commented

 Am I the the only one who is really, REALLY finding it impossible to believe that there's ANYTHING Wormtail could possibly do to make Harry "glad he saved his life", as Dumbledore says?  Yes, he may someday reciprocate and save Harry's life, but after all the damage he's done and probably will do before that day comes, I don't think Harry will ever be happy or grateful about it.


Marianne replied:

I'm with you on this, Dave.  I can't see Harry having more than a temporary rush of gratitude should Wormtail do something to save Harry or one of the people he cares about.  On the other hand, am I the only one who thinks that when the moment arises for Wormtail to redeem his debt that he won't do it, unless he sees an advatage in saving his own hide at the same time?  We all assume, mostly due to Dumbledore's words, that should an instance arise when that debt can be repaid it will be.  What if Wormtail's choice is "Do I save myself or do I save Harry?"  Can't a wizard choose not to repay the debt?  And, if so, what happens then?  

Owlery2003 added:

I keep thinking along the gollum lines on this bit. Gandalf commented that we can't envision the way these evil players' actions may work a good. The life-debt business suggests a conscious choice to "repay" the obligation. We've already seen the worm not give Harry an inch when he's under the direct supervision of Voldy (tying the knots so tight in the graveyard, for example - heck, one wrong turn with that potion, and Voldy might have been soup!). So I think it will be a classic traitor move, in reverse. If the worm learns of the killer trap, perhaps he finds a way to warn Harry away from a deadly trigger, or clues him in to it in a way that lets Harry turn it upon Voldy . . .





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