Harry Vanquishing LV without killing him.

[a_svirn]

No: HPFGUIDX 146431

> Miles:
> The prophecy does not contain the word "kill" nor any synonyme for 
it. I'm
> quite sure that there is a reason for this - don't you as well?
> "To die from the hand" is a metaphorical phrasing, so it can be 
interprated
> by JKR - I'm quite sure she will do.

a_svirn:
Actually, prophesies tend to be very literal, rather than 
metaphorical. Take Macbeth, for instance, he interpreted the second 
prophesy metaphorically and it turned out to be utterly literal.  
Judging by precedents I'd say that "at the hand of another" will 
probably mean something quite literal as well