Voldemorts knowledge

truthbeauty1 rh64643 at appstate.edu
Mon Nov 21 22:48:31 UTC 2005


No: HPFGUIDX 143310

 I was recently re-reading C.O.S and something stood out to me. When
Riddle is watching Harry die, he does nothing when Fawkes comes to
Harry and begins to cry. It is not until Harry begins to get better
that Voldemort tries to get the bird away. Then Riddle admits that he
had forgotten about a Phoenix's healing powers. When you combine this
with the fact that Voldemort had forgotten about the power of a love
sacrifice to protect, it makes a strong point. Voldemort seems to have
a very sub standard knowledge of the good side of magic. He doesn't
understand the magical properties of Love or any healing substances.
He is not in balance. He knows only destruction and hate. Even though
Harry is no where near as learned as Voldemort, he has a much more
balanced knowledge. He is immersed in the knowledge of healing spells
and useful creatures and positive charms. However, he is also taught
about Dark magic in D.A.D.A. Why did Voldemort think he could simply
forget all this knowledge. If he had simply remebered these arts as
well, he would not be worrying about Harry anymore. I think this shows
that once somone dedicates their lives to evil, they lose touch with
any good element of life. This is Volemorts main weakness in my opinion. 
truthbeauty1







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