[HPforGrownups] The return to normalcy (Was: The (Hated) Epilogue)

[Jane "Panhandle" Penhaligon]

No: HPFGUIDX 173405


JustCarol says:

> Primarily, though, the epilogue makes it clear that Harry can now live
> rather than survive, he can be "just Harry," as he's wanted to be from
> the moment he found he was famous.

I think that's such an important point.  In the Half-Blood Prince, as the
kids are going back to Hogwarts after Christmas break at the Burrow, Mrs.
Weasley  says to Harry:
"Promise me you'll look after yourself ... Stay out of trouble ..." and then
Harry replies:
' "I always do, Mrs. Weasley," said Harry. "I like a quiet life, you know
me."'

Most people seemed to think of that as a joke, but I always believed it was
Harry's deepest, most sincere, and most secret wish: a nice quiet life, with
a loving wife and family. It makes me so happy that he has that.

Panhandle

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