[HPforGrownups] Re: Why Voldemort Would Have Spared Lily

[charme]

No: HPFGUIDX 112452


From: "justcarol67"

> What I'm wondering, though, is what exactly is meant by "defied
> [Voldemort] three times. Does it necessarily mean that both Lily and
> James were involved in all three encounters. And does "defy" mean
> "survive combat"? Any ideas about other possible meanings?
>

Charme:

I have thoughts on this...like "defy" can mean many things, including battle
or even saying "no." I actually believe the "no" part is what Lily, James,
Alice & Frank all did to LV and his followers:  they simply said "no, we're
not interested", "no, we're not doing what you've demanded," or "no, we're
not giving you that."  Just by listing those responses, I have 3 :)

Charme