Blowing his cover

[Steve]

No: HPFGUIDX 181416

---  "Jayne" <jaynesmith62 at ...> wrote:
>
> 
> > zgirnius:
> >snip
> >When Harry's life really was on the line...he used 
> "Expelliarmus".
> 
> 
> The only time I felt surprised that he used "Expelliarmus" 
> Was when Harry and Voldemort were fighting at the end of 
> the battle of Hogwarts. Harry needed to kill V ,so IMHO he
> could have justifiably used "Avada Kedavra"
> 
> Jayne slightly puzzled
>

bboyminn:

I think there is something metaphorical, as well as literal,
about the "Expelliarmus' charm. I think if Harry were to
be as aggressive as Voldemort, if he were to literally want
to kill Voldemort, it would diminish Harry's power.

If he tried the AK, it means he wants the death of another.
If he tries the Protego Shield Charm, it means he wants to
save himself. But when he uses a Disarming Charm, it implies
that he is more concerned about others. He is trying to
disarm Voldemort to prevent him from hurting others. So,
I think on one hand, it was the most powerful and successful
defensive spell Harry knew, but on the other hand, it does
carry a certain amount of symbolism with regards to Harry's
selflessness.

Just a thought.

Steve/bboyminn