Harry and Snape's redemption

[Don L.]

No: HPFGUIDX 150938

Alla and Sherry,

Alla agreeing with Sherry: summarizing your points (I hope)!"


"Yes, Sherry I also don't see any signs of Harry feeling guilt over
Lily's death in the books and moreover I hope JKR definitely does
not write it that Harry has such guilt even subconsciously, because
even though I am not the big fan of the speculations based on JKR
wanting or not wanting to send certain messages to the audience, I
cannot imagine JKR telling kids who lost their parents that it is
somehow their fault."


Don replies:

I can understand your arguments relative to Harry having his mother's 
death on his conscience.  Maybe conscience was misused.  You would 
agree that Harry understands and acknowledges the price and power in 
Lily's decision.  I suggest her decision will be a "burden".  Harry 
will pay the love and sacrifice and love of his mother, Dumbledore by 
having at some point forgive the person he believes caused the death 
of them – Snape.  I believe this will be a primary theme that of 
accepting and returning love and sacrifice, as the story approaches 
and reaches the conclusion.  As mentioned in my original post, I 
believe that Harry's true failing and misunderstanding of Snape will 
be important factor, and will be resolved by Harry's understanding 
his mothers love and sacrifice and equating it with what I anticipate 
will be Snape's sacrifice, and the "burden" or "acceptance" of Lily's 
love will assist Harry in his final recognition of Snape's 
sacrifice.  

Don