Universal themes

[jenkuy24]

No: HPFGUIDX 141687

Hello all, I am new to the list. Have you all done any speculating 
about two of the larger themes in the book- 

1) the idea of half-blood
and 2) the idea of twins/pairings?

1) All or nearly all of the characters in the story are half of one 
and half of another, be it wizard, muggle, animal, creature, etc. 
Obviously, one of the themes revolves around prejudice and how 
unfair it is. But, there is something more to this idea. 

2) All of the main characters seem to have a twin, Harry-Voldemort, 
Dumbledore-Ron, Hermione-McGonagall, perhaps Snape-Draco Malfoy. 
Twins is already a theme in book 1, with Fred and George and 
references to twins in other contexts. What does this mean and how 
will this play out? JKR has stated that none of the characters are 
time travellers, so what is the basis of these pairings? 
 
Regarding the idea of half-bloods, the best that I can do is that 
each of us has in us strengths and weaknesses/ good and bad, and it 
is our challenge to choose the good and remain hopeful that good 
will prevail. I think Snape epitomizes this struggle- in fact I 
don't think he knows which way he is going to go. However, because 
of this ever present theme, it is inevitable that when push comes to 
shove, Snape will choose to do the right thing.

Regarding the concept of twins, well, maybe it is a sister concept 
of the other. OK, getting hokey here, but maybe it is that life is 
played out in the same way from one generation to the other, 1,000 
years ago and 1,000 years from now, there will always be good and 
evil, we will always have to struggle, but the best we can do is do 
our best and have hope. Harry of course is a symbol of hope.  

So, am I on target with these overarching themes? And more 
importantly, how will these themes play out in book 7?

Thanks!

jenkuy24