[HPforGrownups] Love again, was Re: A few random thoughts (long)

Sherry Gomes sherriola at earthlink.net
Wed Jan 26 18:54:51 UTC 2005


No: HPFGUIDX 123111

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "cat_kind" 
<cat_kind at y...> wrote:

> If a mechanism is needed, then the fact that it's to do with love
> isn't so much of a cop-out. Although then nor does it answer 
any ofour questions about how LV can be defeated, so we're 
back to square one.<

Pippin:
It seems to me it's only a cop-out if you think there's an answer to 
the problem of evil that's not a cop-out. I mean, what kind of 
answer is throwing a magic ring into a fiery mountain?

What made it not cheesy was that it was so difficult. I am sure 
whatever Harry is asked to do in the name of that power will not 
be easy for him.

Pippin

Sherry now:

I also think that whatever is the thing that defeats Voldemort in the end,
magic will only be the tool.  I don't know if we are going to see a new
incredible wandless spell that disintegrates him.  To me, one of the
strongest themes in the entire series is that magic *doesn't* solve the
problems.  It is a useful tool, as my computer is a useful tool, or my oven,
or my telephone.  Over and over, it seems that what Harry learns is that
friendship, bravery, hard work, loyalty, and yes, love, are the things that
help him get through everything.  I would be disappointed if we are
presented with a completely magical solution to the series.  I expect and
hope that it will be combination of all the things I mentioned AND MAGIC.  

Sherry G





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