Baptism/Christianity in HP: was Looking for God in Harry Potter

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Since we're on ths topic....
I refer you all to :
http://www.cbn.com/spirituallife/OnlineDiscipleship/HarryPotterControversy/GinaBurkart_HalfBlood.asp
Which notes HP can be used to teach the following Christian topics (I
will only provide the first few then list the rest) : 

God gives us free will. He knows what we will do, but we always have
the free will to choose our own actions. We can choose to do good or
evil. God planned for JChrist's Gift of Eternal Life
Dumbledore tells Harry: "There is nothing to be feared from a body,
Harry, any more than there is anything to be feared from the darkness.
Lord Voldemort, who of course secretly fears both, disagrees. But once
again he reveals his own lack of wisdom. It is the unknown we fear
when we look upon death and darkness, nothing more." (Chapter 26, Page
566)

We often fear death because we don't know what the afterlife will be
like. Jesus' words of reassurance that we will have life after death
with him calm us and soothe our fears. As Christians, we believe the
soul is important—not the body. Jesus' death on the cross protects us
from death and darkness. Dumbledore points out that Voldemort unwisely
fears the body and darkness.

Walking in Light/Gifts of the Holy Spirit
"However, like many creatures that dwell in cold and darkness, they
fear light and warmth, which we shall therefore call to our aid should
the need arise." (Chapter 26, Page 566)

At Baptism, we are born into the light. The light helps us to follow
Christ and lead others to him. The Holy Spirit guides us and helps us
to find our way through the darkness. Satan and his follows live apart
from God in darkness—they fear the light. Voldemort lurks in the
darkness and fears the light.

Seeing God's Goodness in Others
"Was this more of Dumbledore's insane determination to see good in
everyone?" (Chapter 26, Page 569)

God calls us to look for the good in everyone. Christ calls us to even
love our enemies. He ministered to all people—even the sinners. Harry
struggles with Dumbledore's continued trust in Snape. We must also
strive to see the good in everyone—even those who are unkind to us.

Free Will

Spiritual Death/Sin

Finding God in Others

Love even Our Adversaries

Forgiveness and Mercy

Life after Death

The Power of Love

Dressing Our Children in Spiritual Armor