Why Voldemort Would Have Spared Lily

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- MJ wrote:
> I think that Lily has Slytherin blood in her...somewhere....and 
Harry is a
> descendent of both GG and SS (GG through the Potters) <snip> 
> This blood history, being a descendent of both GG and SS, could 
explain
> what makes Harry as special as he is, why his magic is so strong.  
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Angie replies:

Interesting theory.  It would explain why the Sorting Hat considered 
putting Harry in Slytherin.  It's logical to assume that the blood 
lines could have been mixed as you suggest.  However, I don't think 
having "good blood" necessarily makes one a powerful wizard.  Look at 
Neville and Hermione -- polar opposites. There's no denying that 
Harry is powerful, because if DD is right, LV transferred some of his 
powers to Harry.  However, part of the reason Harry seems to be so 
powerful is because he's had more chances to use his powers than his 
fellow students.  And I think part of it is his tenacity and his 
desire to prove himself.

BTW, I have an alternative theory about the Sorting Hat.  It told 
Harry he would have done well in Slytherin.  I believe this is true, 
because I believe Harry would have done well no matter which house he 
was in.  And it was Harry who first mentioned Slytherin by asking the 
Sorting Hat not to place him there.  We don't really know if the 
Sorting Hat would have even mentioned Slytherin otherwise.
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