The Prophecy and Harry's Readiness to face Voldemort

[Marilyn Peake]

No: HPFGUIDX 139338


"Kris" wrote:
> Many have suggested the Harry is not ready to face Voldemort because
> he has yet to master the skills needed for the task ahead.  I would
> suggest that after careful reading of "The Prophecy" that the
> abilities to "vanquish" the Dark Lord has nothing to do with
> *learned* skills
 but rather Harry was born with the abilities and
> everything was set in motion once Voldemort made the choice of which
> child was his greatest threat.
> 
> For Harry to be "ready" to take on Voldemort for the final
> battle, he only needs to come to realization that he already has the
> abilites
much like the end of POA.

Marilyn Peake responds:
Perhaps Harry's readiness to take on Voldemort will be the result of 
Harry maturing emotionally, to the point where he truly knows himself 
and trusts his abilities.  Up until now, Harry's defined himself as a 
student and a child.  Dumbledore's death may be the turning point after 
which Harry feels like an adult with adult responsibilities.

Best Wishes,
Marilyn

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