Lily's sacrifice

[Margaret]

No: HPFGUIDX 144103

I wonder if a sacrifice of a mother (Lily) willingly dying for her
child would be such an extraordinary event that would vanquish a dark
lord and cause her son to repel a killing curse? Quite possible, 
and maybe there is nothing more to the story.   
I tend to think that many/most mothers would be willing to give up 
their lives for their
children. Many fathers would as well.......... I agree that it is 
noble, but I think it would be rather common if the right set of 
circumstances were in play.

Maybe it was something more. Perhaps Lily had sympathy/ compassion
for the boy who became Voldermort even at the moment he was in front
of her ready to kill little Harry. We know already that she was
able to have compassion for individuals that others had a hard time
accepting/ caring for such as Snape. Now that would be
extraordinary!   He was a known killer, everyone seemed to fear
him, and he was there to kill her son
.. It would also explain why
there is not so much emphasis on Harry's father imbuing protective
magic upon Harry. I don't have the text in front of me, but I
remember it said he died defending Lily and Harry. Very noble and
brave, but I bet he wanted to inflict some serious pain on LV!  
Although reformed from his younger days, I see James as having some 
righteous anger at the person and situation presenting itself.    

If Harry's mom and dad both died defending him, why does Lily get 
more props and why is she the one who imbues the magical protection 
upon
Harry?  Because she is the one standing between him and LV?  I have
a hard time believing that it was a coincidence of location.

(I can't keep up with the posts, but I enjoy what I do get to
read..... Peace & Love)

Margaret