[HPforGrownups] Re: Portkey in GOF - Logistics

[Kemper]

No: HPFGUIDX 149737

 Kemper:
>
> That said, are you saying that if the TWT wasn't happening, Harry
> wouldn't be snatched until the next big event, like the QWC because
> there wouldn't be enough people around to appreciate the theater?
>
> Amiable Dorsai:
> Nah, I'm saying that the opportunity to accomplish several goals at
> once presented itself to Riddle, and he went for it:
> 1.      Get a new body.
> 2.      Defeat the blood protection.
> 3.      Kill the Prophecy Child.
> 4.      Re-establish the Death Eaters belief in his invincibility.
> 5.      Re-establish the Wizarding World's fear that he might be
> invincible.
>
> It was to accomplish (4) and (5) that Riddle employed what I call
> "theater".  I call it that because... well, what would you call it?
> In the graveyard, for instance, Riddle set a stage, gathered his
> audience, warmed it up with a monologue, and then started his little
> drama.  Looked like theater to me.  All that was missing was a lobby
> with a popcorn machine.
>
> This exercise is put down as simple ego-stroking by a lot of fans.  I
> think it's much, much more than that. ... I see it as
> analogous to the behavior of a lot of real-life dictators--Saddam
> Hussein, Stalin, and Donald Trump, for examples.  Its purpose is to
> act as a warning to those who would oppose him, and to prove to his
> followers that they are on the winning team.  The Romans used to do
> much the same, and I'm sure the practice was old when they came along.
>
> I'm sure Riddle would have settled for less, if he had to, but I'm
> also sure he thought the potential gain was worth the risk.
>
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Kemper now:
I think I understand what you're saying.  But instead of theater, how 'bout
something like: terrorism is rutting season, or terrorism is establishing
dominance, or terrorism is territorial tinkling.  I like the last one for
its alliteration.  These suggestions seem more accurate than 'theater' which
seems light, frivolous, and gay (not homosexual unless you can appreciate
stereotypes... please no howlers)

Kemper


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