[HPforGrownups] Will Harry Lose His Powers?

[Dave Hardenbrook]

No: HPFGUIDX 171373


Kevin:

a> I'm re-reading GOF (the book Rowling says is the 'pivotal' book) with 
a> my daughter, and there are several occurances where Harry wishes he 
a> was just "part of the crowd." Knowing Rowling's tendency to telegraph 
a> plot elements, the only way I can see that happening (and Harry 
a> surviving Book 7) is to somehow lose his magical powers. Any thoughts 
a> on this?

Dave:

Even if he loses his powers, I think he will still be, "Famous
Harry Potter, who sacrificed even his beloved power of flight to save
the world from You-Know-Who".  The only way I can see that he can
escape lifelong fame and lead a somewhat normal (for a Wizard) life
is if someone else (Snape?  Umbridge?) manages to seize credit for
LV's final demise, which could seem cruelly ironic to us, but
probably, after some initial outrage, would suit Harry just fine in
the long run:  "I'm Harry Potter, just another Auror doing his duty."


Dave