[HPforGrownups] Re: Ancient Magic / The Trio

[Ken Fruit]

No: HPFGUIDX 140261

On 9/15/05, rtbthw_mom <dossett at lds.net> wrote:
> 
> > Guru wrote:
> > > DD told Harry that Tom Riddle had learned more about the
> > > "Ancient Magic" that exists at Hogwarts than anybody ever
> > > had. Will the Three Musketeers have to learn more about it
> > > in Book 7? <snip>
> >
> > truthbeauty1:
> > <snip> It also reinforces my personal opinion that Ron and
> > Hermione will be neccessary to Harry's mission. I believe
> > that the 7th book will work out a kind of ring composition
> > that will have all 3 friends playing an important role in
> > the defeat of LV, just like we saw in SS. That will be
> > perfect from a literary standpoint to highlight everything
> > they have learned. <snip>
> > <snip> I actually feel that Ron or Hermione might be required
> > to actually destroy LV. I can't really base this on canon,
> > but those of you who have read or seen LOTR will know what I
> > mean.
> 
> 
> Pat:
> Isn't there something from one of the interviews where JKR says
> something about after Ron got his new wand that "all the elements
> were there between the three of them" (no, that's not an exact
> quote, just my memory of the interview) for something magical,
> power-wise?  I hope I haven't mangled this too much.  If I'm
> wrong, I'll go iron my ears - please straighten me out!
> 
> I, too, have wondered if all three of them won't be required to
> work together, at least in destroying the horcruxes, and possibly
> in the final battle with LV.
> 

Guru again:
After we figure out the part runes are going to play, we also have to
figure out where the arithmancy comes in.