[HPforGrownups] The Seven Charms in HPSS

[Lindsay]

No: HPFGUIDX 126792

B.G.
> Each charm (in order) that guarded the Stone has so far been related
> to the plot in each book.  So, we can assume that will continue to be
> the case.
> 
> 1. The 3 headed dog (HRH), 2. the devils snare (plant cure for those
> petrified by the monster), 3. keys - Sirus freed, 4. chess game - Tri-
> wizard Tournament, 5. troll who did not have to be defeated (I get
> stuck here), 6. potions/Prof. Snape, 7.  THE MIRROR
> 
> What do you think the undefeated troll means in relation to OOP?
> 
> I think that Snape will be a key figure in HBP if JKR set out the 7
> themes in SS.
> 
> And of course a MIRROR will tie up the entire story.
> 
> That troll has me stumped tho, any ideas?  I'm sure you do.

Lindsay:

Interesting theory.

The troll could be Umbridge.  They never had to actually defeat her -
she will be removed by the Ministry because faith has been restored in
Dumbledore due to the fight at the Ministry building, but they never
actively took any role to remove her from her position.  Also,
Hermione leads her to the centaurs, which defeat her, but Hermione and
Harry themselves do not.