Themes in the HP series

[saraquel_omphale]

No: HPFGUIDX 137571

Thanks for your magnificent post Cheryl, in bringing together so 
many threads which are being explored in the theme which started 
with Last Judgement Love.  I also found Dan's post, which prompted 
your reply, an excellent post.  I agree that since HBP, the light 
shed on the themes of the books becomes much less secular, and 
personally, as someone who is contributing to the Last Judgement 
Love theme and a non-Christian, I am finding myself more and more 
impressed by JK Rowling's skill in bringing to life a story which 
expresses her obviously deep felt beliefs, without it being overtly 
evangelical.  I do think that the books can still be read as a 
straighforward secular story, although, that opinion might change 
with book 7. What also impresses me is her courage in going against 
the flow, by insisting that Love is powerful enough to conquer 
evil.  That we are having the debate we are about the nature of the 
Love which DD says Harry possesses, is an indicaton that our society 
(to make a sweeping geralisation here) has lost touch with a notion 
of Love which has *real power* within it. 

Now, an invitation to Dan, to get his feet wet in the waters of the 
current debate and exercise his obviously excellent powers of 
deduction and reasoning! I for one, would really like to read your 
thoughts.

Saraquel