CHAPDISC: HBP 23, Horcruxes

[justcarol67]

No: HPFGUIDX 160317


> Snow:
> 
> I am never too adamant about my predictions; I can sincerely 
> appreciate yours and others non-acceptance to Harry and/or his scar 
> having become a Horcrux, although I have suggested neither 
> circumstance. 
> 
> Harry is equal to Voldemort according to the prophecy; Harry does 
> have a bit of Voldemort in him according to Dumbledore; and Harry has 
> displayed uncanny knowledge over Voldemort's feelings via his scar, 
> therefore I must conclude that there is a part of Voldemort within 
> Harry no matter how you slice the bread. 
> 
> We need to get past the Horcrux tie. Harry is not a Horcrux but he 
> does appear to obtain characteristics of a Horcrux, which is in fact 
> a portion of Voldemort
how can it not be. <snip>

Carol responds:
I'm not sure what you mean by "obtain characteristics of a Horcrux."
Possibly "obtain" is the wrong verb, but aside from that, the only
characteristic of a normal Horcrux (cup, locket, ring, etc.) is its
capacity to keep a bit of Voldemort's soul earthbound. We can't deduce
the characteristics of a Horcrux from the properties of the diary,
which was always an interactive magical object different from the
others, and Nagini, if she is a Horcrux, is also atypical.

Carol, in a hurry for an appointment