HP's powers

[cubfanbudwoman]

No: HPFGUIDX 112850

SSSusan observed:
>>It seems an extremely sad thing that one would decide to NOT go on
because of this, but you are right that Quidditch & flying have been
central in Harry's life since his arrival at Hogwarts.  And your
comments reminded me of a woman at my church who had hoped to become
an opera singer but whose vocal chords sustained some kind of damage
along the way and who now finds it difficult just to sing hymns
because she can't do so at the "level" which gives her satisfaction.

Still.  At the risk of raising the ire of folks who'll claim I don't
understand depression, I will confess that the church lady's story
has always struck me as a trifle self-centered and "uber-tragic."<<

Janet: 
> I agree, because even if she can't be an opera singer she can 
> still sing.
> 
> But if Harry lost his powers, he wouldn't be able to fly *at all*, 
> let alone play Quidditch.
> 
> (I don't believe this will happen either, but if it does, I won't 
> consider it a happy ending -- I'll consider it right up there, or 
> rather down there, with the "it was all a dream" ending which 
> someone else suggested with scorn.  Whereas if he died heroically 
> I would cry buckets but still have a feeling of closure and 
> satisfaction -- sort of like watching *Glory.*)
 

SSSusan:
Well, that's where we just disagree, then. :-)  While I'm SURE that 
JKR could write an ending including Harry's death that I'd be okay 
with, it's still not my preference.  If I got to choose between his 
death or his living w/o his powers, I'd **definitely** choose his 
living w/o his powers.  I just think, you know, this kid lived the 
first 11 years of his life knowing nothing about being a wizard.  He 
knew how to be...well...Just Harry.  I think he'd be alright if 
forced to go back to being Just Harry, especially if he still 
managed to hang with his WW friends & loved ones.

Siriusly Snapey Susan