Request (Harry live or die?) -- Christian allegory?

[Sean Patrick Brennan]

No: HPFGUIDX 159362

Bruce:
> I have a theory that the story of Harry is an allegory to the story
> of Christ.  Therefore, in the 7th book, he would have to die to save
> the world.  But --- since his character parallels Christ - it is
> possible he could also have a resurrection.
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Sean:

One of the many reasons I am a fan of J.K. Rowling and her books is 
that she has a wonderfully accurate moral character that keeps shining 
through her work and words, even those outside her books.  She is 
rightfully angry at fundamental Christians while remaining a 
beautifully Christian-charactered woman herself.  I feel that she has 
tried very hard not to write Jesus' story into the books, but at the 
same time she can't help but allow that story to affect her writing 
(which is fine).  

What you do tap into, the Resurrection, is something very much worth 
wondering about and waiting for.  One of the central characters of the 
books is the Phoenix, mythological representation of death and rebirth 
and a Christ symbol.  And because JKR didn't just accidentally write 
that both Harry and LV have phoenix feathers in their wands, nor did 
she simply mistakenly write that Mr. Ollivander of wand-making fame has 
disappeared, I am confident Book 7 will answer these questions.  I'm 
looking forward to reading it. =)