Book 7 predictions

[twobeaglegirl]

No: HPFGUIDX 98218

 
> vmonte wrote : 
> > I do, however, believe that Harry's greatest gift is his ability 
> > to love and his compassion for others.  This gift is probably 
> > inherited from his mother, and although it has nothing to do 
> > with magic, it is more powerful than any magic.  
> 
> Del replies :
> Even after all that time, even after reading so many posts about 
> it, I still don't see it, I still don't see that Harry has any more 
> love or compassion than any average kid. Harry has a lot of qualities, 
> courage and perseverance for example, but he doesn't strike me as 
> either particularly loving or exceptionnally compassionate. Can 
> someone explain that to me yet again :-) ?

 
2beagles:
I agree with Del.  In fact, I think that Harry is the LEAST 
compassionate of the trio.  This was first evident in SS when he 
allowed Ron to sacrifice himself in the chess game so that Harry and 
Hermione could go on.  Hermione had the instinct to go and help Ron, 
but Harry stopped her (albeit, out of necessity).  Ron could have 
been dead for all he knew.
Also, Harry is constantly feeling sorry for himself and lashing out 
at his friends because of it.  He was also angry when H & R became 
Prefects.  That is not to say that he didn't care about his friends, 
but sometimes he is so caught up in his own problems, that he can't 
see that he is not the only troubled person in the WW.  His vendetta 
to avenge his parents' murder is what drives him, not love or 
compassion.
In transferring "pure love" to Harry through the charm, I don't 
think that Lily gave him the ability to love, just the protection.  
Sorry to all of you Harry lovers.  I think Harry is a great person 
and is out for the greater good, but I do not see compassion for 
others as his greatest strength either.