An excellent summary of Alchemy

[Deborah Hunt]

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Randy <estesrandy at yahoo.com> wrote:
>> Here is a very concise, well-written summary of the principles
of Alchemy.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A676370

As others have mentioned Alchemy in relation to Harry Potter before,
I thought this would provide a "Cliff Notes" version to those who
have no time to delve into the confusing language of Alchemy.

It does have some easily recognizable connections to the HP series.

The Blackening Stage of Sirius Black
The Whittening Stage of Albus Dumbledore
The Reddening Stage of (I believe) Rubeus Hagrid
<snip>

Given this theory, I think Rubeus Hagrid will die to provide the
Reddening process just as Albus D. died for the Whitening and Sirius
B. died for the Blackening. <snip>

Why don't the few of you who actually read this post talk amongst
yourselves and add your own comments on how to apply Alchemy to Book
Seven resolutions! <<


Deborah:
I am learning alchemy via the Harry Potter books as well as this
wonderful alchemy group.  I agree with the hypothesis that Rubeus
Hagrid will die in the final book, the last of Harry's primary adult
protectors gives his life to protect Harry.

  I am very interested in Ron as the King and the symbolism involved.
He was involved with a Lavender in book six (the whitening stage)
and Lavender is white plus purple.

  What is intriguing is that is the alchemy plays out in this popular
book series as I suspect it will, many people are now exposed to the
subject and all the wonders therein.  Alchemy is a very complex
subject and Harry Potter may provide Cliff Notes for many by applying
the basic principles and assigning roles to characters to play out
the sequence of events.

  Here is a big question: Now that Harry is more invovled with
potions, is he becoming an alchemist or is he becoming a Stone?

Deborah