[HPforGrownups] Fred Foreshadowed (Was: In defense of George, which first was: Poor Fred )

[Christine Maupin]

No: HPFGUIDX 174320

This is a general response to the threads regarding Fred's death -- a little tidbit that you might (or might not) find interesting...

In hindsight, we could have seen Fred's death coming.  I didn't notice any foreshadowing the first time I read DH.  However, on the second reading I did.  (Before the back came out, I feared for one of the twins.  But after George's injury in chapter five I relaxed thinking they've had their angst, they'll be OK.  I was wrong -- or perhaps lulled into a false sense of security.)

Notice references to a future that Fred didn't live to see...and, once we get past the wedding, George is pretty quiet throughout the rest of the book.

Chapter 4, The Seven Potters (p. 49)
[On pretending to be Harry]
"Well, none of us really fancy it, Harry," said Fred earnestly.  "Imagine if something went wrong and we were stuck as specky, scrawny gits forever."

Chapter 5, Fallen Warrior (p.75)
"Ah well," said George, grinning at his tear-soaked mother.  "You'll be able to tell us apart now, anyway, Mum."

Chapter 8, The Wedding (p. 138)
"When I get married," said Fred, tugging at the collar of his own robes, "I won't be bothering with any of this nonsense.  You can all wear what you like, and I'll put a full Body-Bind Curse on Mum until it's over."

Chapter 22, The Deathly Hallows (p. 443 - 444)
[Fred speaking on the broadcast]
"Point is, people, don't get lulled into a false sense of security...I never thought I'd hear myself say it, but safety first!"

Chapter 31, The Sacking of Severus Snape (607)
[When Percy returns]
Mrs. Wesley burst into tears.  She ran forward, pushed Fred aside, and pulled Percy into a strangling hug...

Chapter 31, Battle of Hogwarts
[p. 611, Volunteering to cover passageways into the castle]
"Sounds like a job for us," called Fred, indicating himself and George...
[p. 621, Standing guard at a secret passage]
"Nice night for it!"  Fred shouted as the castle quaked again, and Harry sprinted by, elated and terrified in equal measure....

Then, on page 636 we see Percy, the prodigal son, fighting along side his brother Fred, who was the first to welcome him back and shake his hand (p. 606), who even teased him as they fought, and who would die a few paragraphs later.

Christy, who really enjoys reading justcarol67's posts, and appreciates the time and effort she puts into them

       
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