Child at Kings Cross (was:Disappointment and Responsibility)

[marion11111]

No: HPFGUIDX 175080


> lizzyben:
> 
> This is a bit off-topic, but what was with the crying child in the
> King's Cross station? I mean, I get it was supposed to be Voldemort,
> but still. 

marion11111:

I didn't catch this until my second read-through, but when Harry wakes up in the Forest 
after the Kings Cross scene it appears that Voldemort has also been unconscious.  He is 
getting up from the ground, his supporters hurrying around whispering except for Bella 
saying "my Lord" and offering assistance. (pg 724-725 US edition) 

It seems to me that with their blood connection or whatever they have, they have possibly 
both been to Kings Cross.  Since Harry still has his entire soul, he's perfect with all wounds 
healed and 20/20 vision.  Voldemort is down to two eighths of his soul and is a small 
sickly miserable child.  

>lizzyben:
>
> Now, what does this
> say about DD's ability to see value in *anyone*, no matter how
> wretched or insignificant? I can't get over that image of DD & Harry
> chatting conversationally while a wounded, suffering, unwanted child
> cries for help. And DD tells Harry that there's no way to help. 
>  (SNIPPED)  DD ignores its agony. 

marion11111:

Well, agreed.  We don't get a very pretty picture of Dumbledore in this book.  Although, if 
Voldemort used up most of his own soul, perhaps there is nothing to be done.  Of course, 
Harry does try in the final duel. (pg 741 US edition)  He tells Voldemort that he's seen what 
he will become - I assume he means that miserable child - and suggests he try for a little 
remorse.  

I wonder, if that child was Voldemort in the afterlife, would he have just stayed under that 
bench in the train station for eternity?