Harry's experiences : what's missing ?

[delwynmarch]

No: HPFGUIDX 116155


SSSusan wrote :
" I, too, don't think another will die because Harry goes flying off 
w/o thinking first.  But he could still feel guilt/responsibility if,
say, a person died protecting him."

Del replies :
Ah yes, that's one I forgot. He did feel a bit of that after the
attack on Arthur, though. He almost went back to the Dursleys' because
he couldn't bear the thought of his friends being in danger because of
him. And he did go through some difficult time when he realised that
Arthur might die "because of him".

SSSusan wrote :
"Still, I think Snape's death could fit in here somewhere.  Not that 
I'm trying to kill him off, mind--I'd much prefer they grumble 
alongside one another to the end--but in terms of what could make a 
huge impact on Harry, I don't think this can be dismissed."

Del replies :
Hmmm... Snape's death, an interesting possibility. It would indeed be
hard to make it happen in such a way that Harry would actually feel
bad about it, but knowing JKR, I have no doubt she could pull this one. 
It for sure would make re-reading the books an interesting experience.

I, Del, wrote :
"3. A really interesting possibility, IMO, is betrayal. "
 
SSSusan answered :
"Very interesting, but I can't imagine whom it could be.  Not Hermy or
 Ron.  Neville?  Nah.  Dean or Seamus?  We already had that go-round
w/ Seamus doubting Harry, and he seems to have gotten over it.  I'm
just not sure who else amongst the kids.  Perhaps one of the adult
Order members or Hogwarts staff?"

Del replies :
One of the adults would make it harder for JKR to make it personal for
Harry. But still, DD, McGonagall, Lupin, Tonks, Moody or Shacklebolt
could work IMO.
Of course there's also Snape ;-) Imagine the two of them *finally*
getting along somewhat, and then Snape betraying Harry ? Oh oh !

SSSusan wrote :
"And the temptation issue could come into play through this, perhaps?"

Del replies :
Ha, the temptation ! If I remember correctly, JKR said that Harry
would never be tempted to go to the other side. But that still leaves
room for a nasty piece of temptation. I wonder...

Del