Deathly Hallows: Central Theme or Distraction?

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> > Steve/bboyminn:

> > I think the Hallows are there because at some point
> > Harry has to make a choice. He must choose between
> > Power and Weakness.


I think the Hallows are there as a plot device to give Harry a
reasonable way to win a duel he could have never won. He wasn't a
great student, little knowledge, etc. What he had was a destiny. JKR
needed a way to dig out of the literary hole – V bested almost
everyone
easily. She set him up as too powerful, so she came up with
the Hallows to make Harry the (kinda) winner. It was like a old
Western showdown at high noon, but the bad guy's gun misfired.

Also, were there any DE casualties? Lupin talked a good game when he
told Harry to shoot to kill but I didn't read about any green light
from his wand...

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