Another look at the Mirror of Erised

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No: HPFGUIDX 126173


I hope this isn't too OT, but I've been dwelling lately on thoughts 
of the Mirror of Erised.  I hope we get another peek at it in the 
next two books.  I have been musing about what Harry and Ron would 
see in it were they to look now, and what Hermione might see if she 
looked in.  

Originally, when Harry looked into the Mirror, he saw his parents and 
progenitors, because he longed to have his family.  Is that still 
what he would see?  If so, I'm sure Sirius would be prominent in the 
line-up.  I think this is still plausible, but I also have other 
ideas.  Maybe he would see himself as just an average, ordinary WW 
kid, with nothing more on his mind than his homework and sneaking a 
bottle of firewhisky.  Or maybe he would see himself post-Voldemort, 
somehow triumphant but not a murderer, living free after being in 
instrument in the hands of fate.  Perhaps a look into the Mirror 
could help Harry discover a way to defeat LV?  I know it shows 
neither knowledge or truth, but it might be a good catalyst for some 
ideas.

What about Ron?  In his first year, Ron saw himself standing proud as 
Head Boy and Quidditch Captain.  Is that what he still wants?  (OK, 
maybe he'd see himself kissing Hermione, wouldn't that give everyone 
a laugh!)  He's had the opportunity to be a prefect, and he's on the 
quidditch team, but would he really want to be the leader?  He didn't 
seem very comfortable with being a prefect, although that had quite a 
bit to do with his bros. teasing him, and he seemed to gain 
confidence (in both prefect duties and quidditch) after Fred and 
George made their spectacular exit.  So, is this still what he 
wants?  And on the side, is he being slowly more prepared for it to 
actually happen?  If these honors come to Harry instead, would we see 
Ron feel any more jealousy, or would he defer to Harry's leadership?  

And what about Hermione:  she wasn't there when the boys got a peek 
in first year.  But what would she want most now?  

Theories, away!

imamommy