7 Enchantments = themes for Books

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No: HPFGUIDX 134702

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "B.G." <hambtty at t...> wrote:
> 
> 7. THE MIRROR	
> That leaves only a mirror to be an important part of Book 7.
> The Mirror of Erised?  Sirus' mirror?  Yet unknown mirror?  All of 
> the above?
> 
> I continue to be amazed with JKR's detailed planning for the 
> series.  A great lesson to teach children to plan and graph before 
> writing.

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I believe the Mirror of Erised is self-explanatory. When asked in an 
interview what Harry would see in that mirror <i>now</i>, after his 
sixth year, JK stated that it would show the defeat of Voldemort.
This is, undoubtedly, now Harry's greatest desire.

However, the seventh task was more than just the mirror. It 
consisted of:
1) Having a pure heart/intent (Wanting the stone without using it)
---Could represent Harry's ability to love and/or killing for 
justice rather than hatred.
2) Facing Voldemort (also resisting his temptation?)
---This event is inevitable, and definitely not a mystery.
3) Unmasking Voldemort (Finding Voldemort behind Quirrel's facade)
---This could represent the exposure of Voldemort's weaknesses.

Just my thoughts.

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