Godric's Hollow Scene

[Jen Reese]

No: HPFGUIDX 177844

Did anyone else find it surprising that Harry learned what happened 
at Godric's Hollow from Voldemort's pov?  It made sense in retrospect 
since their connection offered the means to see what happened.  I 
remember many discussions about how Harry would learn about the 
event, whether it would be the memory of a second person with 
Voldemort, a memory left for Harry from Dumbledore, even time 
travel.  I don't recall suggestions that it would be seen from 
Voldemort's pov.  Anyone get that one right? <g>

Here are a few more thoughts about the scene:

1)  James not picking up his wand:  That he wasn't armed seemed 
strange to me at first - why, with all the danger for his family, 
would he not grab his wand when he heard a loud noise such as the 
door bursting open?!?  Like it or not, the explanation appears to be 
given by Voldemort - James trusted his friends.  I ended up liking 
that explanation, thinking it fit.  James reminded me of Harry by not 
being prepared, by not believing his secret would be betrayed by a 
friend.  Without knowing what was going through his head, my best 
guess is James assumed whoever entered the house was a friend.

2)  Lily barricading the door:  This one was a little harder to 
decipher.  At first I thought it was simply meant to be a mother and 
wife panicking, a young mother at that.  Now after a few readings I 
see more.  I think both the Potters are meant to contrast with 
Voldemort, how little value he places on human reactions and  
emotions vs. magical skill, and how clear it was that the Potters  
were humans first and magical beings second.  Both responded with 
their humanity first.  Now I read the scene as in-character for both 
of them, and it fits that Harry is more like them than different.

Jen