[HPforGrownups] Thin air/Choices

[manawydan]

No: HPFGUIDX 139988

houyhnhnm quoted:
>"If Voldemort had never heard of the prophecy, would it have been
>fulfilled?  Would it have meant anything?  Of course not.  Do you
>think every prophecy in the Hall of Prophecy has been fulfilled?"

I suspect that had I been Harry, I'd have replied

"Yes, Headmaster, I rather thought that that was inherent in the definition
of the word prophecy. Otherwise, how is it any different from Stan and Ernie
having a pint in the pub before the game on Saturday and Ernie saying "The
Cannons will walk it this afternoon"? Even if the Cannons were in the next
cubicle and are inspired to greater efforts because they overhear how much
confidence their fans have."

Have to admit I was a little disappointed by JKR on that one.

hwyl

Ffred

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