Prophecy wording

[Steve]

No: HPFGUIDX 127982


--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "B.G." <hambtty at t...> wrote:
> 
> >"B.G." <hambtty at t...> wrote:
> > > <snip> IMHO Neville and Harry are in this together - they will
> > > join forces to defeat the Dark Lord.  ...edited...


> > Alora:
> > <snip> I have to agree with you on this, because I just somehow 
> > feel that Neville is important in all this.

> B.G.:
>
> Vanquish means to defeat or conquer.  I think that Harry and Neville 
> both have the individual power to vanquish LV. But for LV to die 
> only Harry and Neville together have the power to accomplish that 
> act. "Power of Two"
> 
> "B.G."

bboyminn:

I'm not sure what the literary term is for this, but I would call
Neville a 'sleeper'. Generally, a 'sleeper' is something bland and
ordinary that catches you by surprise. For example, a very plain bland
family sedan that has a monstrously large and fast motor. It's true
power seems to come out of nowhere and catches you by suprise.

I think Neville is very much involved in this and will play a key part
in the final outcome. Although, I confess I don't know what part he
will play. Although, I've speculated on a few things.

-Harry and Nevilles /combined/ killing curses are needed to do Voldie in. 

Although, I really don't like the idea of either Harry or Neville
killing Voldie clear and conscious intent and by direct willful
action. I would prefer that it was through some secondary means, like
making a building fall on him.

-Harry or Neville directly sacrificing themselves to save the other
which creates or re-enforces a Love Shield-like protection that
ultimately causes Voldemort's death.

-Alternate sacrifice in which Harry and/or Neville offer themselves up
to save their many friends. Their willingness to sacrifice for love of
friend imbues them with protection, that leads to Voldemort destroying
himself in an attempt to destroy them.

-The Veil - that damn Veil. I know it's important, but I haven't come
up with a good Harry/Neville/Voldemort/Veil theory yet.

No matter how you slice it and dice it, Neville is a 'sleeper', at the
last moment, when you least expect it, he will jump in and prove
himself in with great authority.

Big Neville fan.

Steve/bboyminn