Comments on: Harry Potter Resources and Theories http://lashawnbarber.com/archives/2005/10/26/harrypotter/ Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:49:09 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Life Being Beautiful http://lashawnbarber.com/archives/2005/10/26/harrypotter/comment-page-1/#comment-61865 Life Being Beautiful Sat, 29 Oct 2005 20:42:13 +0000 http://lashawnbarber.com/?p=1599#comment-61865 Those who like Harry Potter and who have read all 6 books, should definitely shoot over to this site. Interesting theories abound and now I am wanting to read all the books again!!! Let me know what you think (if you pop over! This especially means you RORY!). Those who like Harry Potter and who have read all 6 books, should definitely shoot over to this site. Interesting theories abound and now I am wanting to read all the books again!!! Let me know what you think (if you pop over! This especially means you RORY!).

]]> By: Rachel http://lashawnbarber.com/archives/2005/10/26/harrypotter/comment-page-1/#comment-61864 Rachel Sat, 29 Oct 2005 20:36:04 +0000 http://lashawnbarber.com/?p=1599#comment-61864 Thanks for this! It was very interesting reading and definitely thought provoking! You know of course, that I am going to have to go back and read all the books again lol. I am linking to this. Thanks for this! It was very interesting reading and definitely thought provoking! You know of course, that I am going to have to go back and read all the books again lol. I am linking to this.

]]> By: Jungle Pop http://lashawnbarber.com/archives/2005/10/26/harrypotter/comment-page-1/#comment-61859 Jungle Pop Sat, 29 Oct 2005 08:47:40 +0000 http://lashawnbarber.com/?p=1599#comment-61859 <strong>Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince</strong> I may have mentioned in my Former Blog that Jane and I are Harry Potter fans. We saw the first movie without having read the book; since then, my practice is to read the book once by myself, and then... Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

I may have mentioned in my Former Blog that Jane and I are Harry Potter fans. We saw the first movie without having read the book; since then, my practice is to read the book once by myself, and then…

]]> By: slarrow http://lashawnbarber.com/archives/2005/10/26/harrypotter/comment-page-1/#comment-61841 slarrow Fri, 28 Oct 2005 21:51:30 +0000 http://lashawnbarber.com/?p=1599#comment-61841 It's good to see this theory getting some play again. I first heard it from John Granger (who predicted several books back that Dumbledore must die). His work has been very, very thorough (and he's quite a good correspondent, too.) If you get the chance, read Granger's books. He makes some particularly good connections with medieval alchemy, and he remarks that Rowling keeps to the same pattern in the climax of every book: Harry has a death "experience" before returning to life in triumph. Get that research in your head, then read the scene in the cave again. It's just awesome. It’s good to see this theory getting some play again. I first heard it from John Granger (who predicted several books back that Dumbledore must die). His work has been very, very thorough (and he’s quite a good correspondent, too.)

If you get the chance, read Granger’s books. He makes some particularly good connections with medieval alchemy, and he remarks that Rowling keeps to the same pattern in the climax of every book: Harry has a death “experience” before returning to life in triumph. Get that research in your head, then read the scene in the cave again. It’s just awesome.

]]> By: Mad Mikey http://lashawnbarber.com/archives/2005/10/26/harrypotter/comment-page-1/#comment-61833 Mad Mikey Fri, 28 Oct 2005 18:39:37 +0000 http://lashawnbarber.com/?p=1599#comment-61833 WOW La Shawn - I thought *I* was getting too involved with <i>Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince</i>. Every night (most times) my wife & daughter would listen to me read <i>Half-Blood Prince</i> and all of us just could NOT believe that (1) Dumbledore was really dead, and (2) that Snape really killed him (we've all suspected that Snape's loathing of Harry was some sort of an act). WOW La Shawn – I thought *I* was getting too involved with Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

Every night (most times) my wife & daughter would listen to me read Half-Blood Prince and all of us just could NOT believe that (1) Dumbledore was really dead, and (2) that Snape really killed him (we’ve all suspected that Snape’s loathing of Harry was some sort of an act).

]]> By: La Shawn http://lashawnbarber.com/archives/2005/10/26/harrypotter/comment-page-1/#comment-61832 La Shawn Fri, 28 Oct 2005 18:04:17 +0000 http://lashawnbarber.com/?p=1599#comment-61832 But the plug motif is <em>exactly</em> what I had in mind. I recall stoppers from my thankfully-brief chemistry days in high school. ;) This is the image: I saw the death curse about to spread throughout Dumbledore's body, beginning with his blackened hand. I don't know the how of all this, but he somehow contacted Snape, whose potion "plugged up" the death that was about to spread through Dumbledore's body. In my view, the word "stopper" could mean a literal stopper or a figurative one. It would've been helpful to say that in the post, but I guess I thought readers would see the image in my head. Thanks for playing, Quicklime! Can't wait for Book 7... But the plug motif is exactly what I had in mind. I recall stoppers from my thankfully-brief chemistry days in high school. ;)

This is the image: I saw the death curse about to spread throughout Dumbledore’s body, beginning with his blackened hand. I don’t know the how of all this, but he somehow contacted Snape, whose potion “plugged up” the death that was about to spread through Dumbledore’s body. In my view, the word “stopper” could mean a literal stopper or a figurative one.

It would’ve been helpful to say that in the post, but I guess I thought readers would see the image in my head.

Thanks for playing, Quicklime! Can’t wait for Book 7…

]]> By: Quicklime http://lashawnbarber.com/archives/2005/10/26/harrypotter/comment-page-1/#comment-61831 Quicklime Fri, 28 Oct 2005 17:57:17 +0000 http://lashawnbarber.com/?p=1599#comment-61831 While I agree with your Snape-assisted/already-dead Dumbledore theory, I must part with your interpretation of the “stopper death” passage. You equate Snape’s professed ability to stopper death with an ability to arrest death in its tracks. But in the context of a sentence about teaching how “to bottle fame, brew glory, even stopper death,” the word “stoppering” must be taken to mean “corking” (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stopper_(plug)). Furthermore, the rest of the passage discusses the <i>creation</i> of fame and glory with potions, not <i>controlling</i> them, as you suggest Snape’s ability to stopper death does. Stoppering death, then, refers to being able to create and cork up a bottle full of death – poison, in other words. It does not address whether Snape can halt death's progress in Dumbledore. Of course, none of this precludes the possibility that Snape <i>can</i> do what you suggest (and I agree) he has done. I just don’t think this passage is relevant in the way you suggest. Fascinating discussion, and thanks for the links to additional resources. While I agree with your Snape-assisted/already-dead Dumbledore theory, I must part with your interpretation of the “stopper death” passage.

You equate Snape’s professed ability to stopper death with an ability to arrest death in its tracks. But in the context of a sentence about teaching how “to bottle fame, brew glory, even stopper death,” the word “stoppering” must be taken to mean “corking” (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stopper_(plug)). Furthermore, the rest of the passage discusses the creation of fame and glory with potions, not controlling them, as you suggest Snape’s ability to stopper death does. Stoppering death, then, refers to being able to create and cork up a bottle full of death – poison, in other words. It does not address whether Snape can halt death’s progress in Dumbledore.

Of course, none of this precludes the possibility that Snape can do what you suggest (and I agree) he has done. I just don’t think this passage is relevant in the way you suggest.

Fascinating discussion, and thanks for the links to additional resources.

]]> By: Pipsqueak http://lashawnbarber.com/archives/2005/10/26/harrypotter/comment-page-1/#comment-61830 Pipsqueak Fri, 28 Oct 2005 17:39:07 +0000 http://lashawnbarber.com/?p=1599#comment-61830 JKR answered a question about what significance Neville has as the boy in the prophecy, on her website on one of the FAQ question polls, and this is what she said: <b>What is the significance of Neville being the other boy to whom the prophecy might have referred? </b> JKR <i>Finally, I am answering the poll question! I am sorry it has taken so long, but let me start by saying how glad I am that this was the question that received the most votes, because this was the one that I most wanted to answer. Some of you might not like what I am going to say - but I'll address that issue at the end of my response! To recap: Neville was born on the 30th of July, the day before Harry, so he too was born 'as the seventh month dies'. His parents, who were both famous Aurors, had 'thrice defied' Voldemort, just as Lily and James had. Voldemort was therefore presented with the choice of two baby boys to whom the prophecy might apply. However, he did not entirely realise what the implications of attacking them might be, because he had not heard the entire prophecy. As Dumbledore says: 'He [the eavesdropper] only heard the beginning, the part foretelling the birth of a boy in July to parents who had thrice defied Voldemort. Consequently, he could not warn his master that to attack you would be to risk transferring power to you.' In effect, the prophecy gave Voldemort the choice of two candidates for his possible nemesis. In choosing which boy to murder, he was also (without realising it) choosing which boy to anoint as the Chosen One - to give him tools no other wizard possessed - the scar and the ability it conferred, a magical window into Voldemort's mind. So what would have happened if Voldemort had decided that the pure-blood, not the half-blood, was the bigger threat? What would have happened if he had attacked Neville instead? Harry wonders this during the course of 'Half-Blood Prince' and concludes, rightly, that the answer hinges on whether or not one of Neville's parents would have been able, or prepared, to die for their son in the way that Lily died for Harry. If they hadn't, Neville would have been killed outright. Had Frank or Alice thrown themselves in front of Neville, however, the killing curse would have rebounded just as it did in Harry's case, and Neville would have been the one who survived with the lightning scar. What would this have meant? Would a Neville bearing the lightning scar have been as successful at evading Voldemort as Harry has been? Would Neville have had the qualities that have enabled Harry to remain strong and sane throughout all of his many ordeals? Although Dumbledore does not say as much, he does not believe so: he believes Voldemort did indeed choose the boy most likely to be able to topple him, for Harry's survival has not depended wholly or even mainly upon his scar. So where does this leave Neville, the boy who was so nearly King? Well, it does not give him either hidden powers or a mysterious destiny. He remains a 'normal' wizarding boy, albeit one with a past, in its way, as tragic as Harry's. As you saw in 'Order of the Phoenix,' however, Neville is not without his own latent strengths. It remains to be seen how he will feel if he ever finds out how close he came to being the Chosen One. Some of you, who have been convinced that the prophecy marked Neville, in some mystical fashion, for a fate intertwined with Harry's, may find this answer rather dull. Yet I was making what I felt was a significant point about Harry and Voldemort, and about prophecies themselves, in showing Neville as the also-ran. If neither boy was 'pre-ordained' before Voldemort's attack to become his possible vanquisher, then the prophecy (like the one the witches make to Macbeth, if anyone has read the play of the same name) becomes the catalyst for a situation that would never have occurred if it had not been made. Harry is propelled into a terrifying position he might never have sought, while Neville remains the tantalising 'might-have-been'. Destiny is a name often given in retrospect to choices that had dramatic consequences. Of course, none of this should be taken to mean that Neville does not have a significant part to play in the last two novels, or the fight against Voldemort. As for the prophecy itself, it remains ambiguous, not only to readers, but to my characters. Prophecies (think of Nostradamus!) are usually open to many different interpretations. That is both their strength and their weakness. </i> So I don't think that he has something to do with the prophecy anymore. I think he could have if Voldemort had tried to kill him, but V. chose Harry. JKR answered a question about what significance Neville has as the boy in the prophecy, on her website on one of the FAQ question polls, and this is what she said:

What is the significance of Neville being the other boy to whom the prophecy might have referred?

JKR Finally, I am answering the poll question! I am sorry it has taken so long, but let me start by saying how glad I am that this was the question that received the most votes, because this was the one that I most wanted to answer. Some of you might not like what I am going to say – but I’ll address that issue at the end of my response!

To recap: Neville was born on the 30th of July, the day before Harry, so he too was born ‘as the seventh month dies’. His parents, who were both famous Aurors, had ‘thrice defied’ Voldemort, just as Lily and James had. Voldemort was therefore presented with the choice of two baby boys to whom the prophecy might apply. However, he did not entirely realise what the implications of attacking them might be, because he had not heard the entire prophecy. As Dumbledore says:

‘He [the eavesdropper] only heard the beginning, the part foretelling the birth of a boy in July to parents who had thrice defied Voldemort. Consequently, he could not warn his master that to attack you would be to risk transferring power to you.’

In effect, the prophecy gave Voldemort the choice of two candidates for his possible nemesis. In choosing which boy to murder, he was also (without realising it) choosing which boy to anoint as the Chosen One – to give him tools no other wizard possessed – the scar and the ability it conferred, a magical window into Voldemort’s mind.

So what would have happened if Voldemort had decided that the pure-blood, not the half-blood, was the bigger threat? What would have happened if he had attacked Neville instead? Harry wonders this during the course of ‘Half-Blood Prince’ and concludes, rightly, that the answer hinges on whether or not one of Neville’s parents would have been able, or prepared, to die for their son in the way that Lily died for Harry. If they hadn’t, Neville would have been killed outright. Had Frank or Alice thrown themselves in front of Neville, however, the killing curse would have rebounded just as it did in Harry’s case, and Neville would have been the one who survived with the lightning scar. What would this have meant? Would a Neville bearing the lightning scar have been as successful at evading Voldemort as Harry has been? Would Neville have had the qualities that have enabled Harry to remain strong and sane throughout all of his many ordeals? Although Dumbledore does not say as much, he does not believe so: he believes Voldemort did indeed choose the boy most likely to be able to topple him, for Harry’s survival has not depended wholly or even mainly upon his scar.

So where does this leave Neville, the boy who was so nearly King? Well, it does not give him either hidden powers or a mysterious destiny. He remains a ‘normal’ wizarding boy, albeit one with a past, in its way, as tragic as Harry’s. As you saw in ‘Order of the Phoenix,’ however, Neville is not without his own latent strengths. It remains to be seen how he will feel if he ever finds out how close he came to being the Chosen One.

Some of you, who have been convinced that the prophecy marked Neville, in some mystical fashion, for a fate intertwined with Harry’s, may find this answer rather dull. Yet I was making what I felt was a significant point about Harry and Voldemort, and about prophecies themselves, in showing Neville as the also-ran. If neither boy was ‘pre-ordained’ before Voldemort’s attack to become his possible vanquisher, then the prophecy (like the one the witches make to Macbeth, if anyone has read the play of the same name) becomes the catalyst for a situation that would never have occurred if it had not been made. Harry is propelled into a terrifying position he might never have sought, while Neville remains the tantalising ‘might-have-been’. Destiny is a name often given in retrospect to choices that had dramatic consequences.

Of course, none of this should be taken to mean that Neville does not have a significant part to play in the last two novels, or the fight against Voldemort. As for the prophecy itself, it remains ambiguous, not only to readers, but to my characters. Prophecies (think of Nostradamus!) are usually open to many different interpretations. That is both their strength and their weakness.

So I don’t think that he has something to do with the prophecy anymore. I think he could have if Voldemort had tried to kill him, but V. chose Harry.

]]> By: Bonnie http://lashawnbarber.com/archives/2005/10/26/harrypotter/comment-page-1/#comment-61826 Bonnie Fri, 28 Oct 2005 16:23:54 +0000 http://lashawnbarber.com/?p=1599#comment-61826 What a great essay, La Shawn, and the comment thread equally as fascinating. Okay, here's my take. The true subject of Madame Trelawny's prophecy was not Harry Potter. It was Neville Longbottom. Recall that the prophecy (that neither can die while the other lives) was made about a boy child born on July 31st. Dumbledore tells Harry Potter that two children were born that day -- he and Neville. Neville will die heroically, saving the day, proving the prophecy correct. Dumbledore knew this all along, but like the "Secret Keeper," he cannot tell Harry or anyone else. He can only leave a few subtle clues. My favorite foreshadowing of this is in Book One. Remember who wins the House Cup? It is Neville, for being braver than Harry, Ron, or Hermione. Dumbledore says "It takes great courage to stand up to your enemies, but to stand up to your friends takes even more." Then he awards Neville ten points. This would be the twist to end all twists. The hero of the magical world, the one who ends Voldemort for good, is Neville Longbottom. What a great essay, La Shawn, and the comment thread equally as fascinating.

Okay, here’s my take. The true subject of Madame Trelawny’s prophecy was not Harry Potter. It was Neville Longbottom. Recall that the prophecy (that neither can die while the other lives) was made about a boy child born on July 31st. Dumbledore tells Harry Potter that two children were born that day — he and Neville.

Neville will die heroically, saving the day, proving the prophecy correct. Dumbledore knew this all along, but like the “Secret Keeper,” he cannot tell Harry or anyone else. He can only leave a few subtle clues.

My favorite foreshadowing of this is in Book One. Remember who wins the House Cup? It is Neville, for being braver than Harry, Ron, or Hermione. Dumbledore says “It takes great courage to stand up to your enemies, but to stand up to your friends takes even more.” Then he awards Neville ten points.

This would be the twist to end all twists. The hero of the magical world, the one who ends Voldemort for good, is Neville Longbottom.

]]> By: La Shawn http://lashawnbarber.com/archives/2005/10/26/harrypotter/comment-page-1/#comment-61819 La Shawn Fri, 28 Oct 2005 15:23:59 +0000 http://lashawnbarber.com/?p=1599#comment-61819 Thanks for stopping by, SarahK. As far as I know, not all dead wizards become portraits, although it seems all dead Howarts headmasters/mistresses become portraits. I think if that's the case, there was something about Snape's potion that must have feigned "life" or something. The PS is one way to stay alive, but I think by the "stopper death" remark, Snape meant he could make a potion since he was talking about it in that context. It's fun to theorize, isn't it? Reading all six books gives us so much to work with: what we know, what we think are reasonable possibilities, and what we don't know. <em>i think Rowling is going to explain that if you kill twice in a row and try to kill a third time immediately, that the third time can backfire and you perform the Horcrux spell inadvertently.</em> If that's the case, I think Rowling would've given us some kind of hint or clue about the "third time" theory. I think it would be cheating if she sprang it on us in Book 7 as a brand new revelation. Part of the fun is realizing the clues were right there for us to read the whole time. Thanks for stopping by, SarahK.

As far as I know, not all dead wizards become portraits, although it seems all dead Howarts headmasters/mistresses become portraits. I think if that’s the case, there was something about Snape’s potion that must have feigned “life” or something.

The PS is one way to stay alive, but I think by the “stopper death” remark, Snape meant he could make a potion since he was talking about it in that context.

It’s fun to theorize, isn’t it? Reading all six books gives us so much to work with: what we know, what we think are reasonable possibilities, and what we don’t know.

i think Rowling is going to explain that if you kill twice in a row and try to kill a third time immediately, that the third time can backfire and you perform the Horcrux spell inadvertently.

If that’s the case, I think Rowling would’ve given us some kind of hint or clue about the “third time” theory. I think it would be cheating if she sprang it on us in Book 7 as a brand new revelation. Part of the fun is realizing the clues were right there for us to read the whole time.

]]> By: sarahk http://lashawnbarber.com/archives/2005/10/26/harrypotter/comment-page-1/#comment-61818 sarahk Fri, 28 Oct 2005 15:15:28 +0000 http://lashawnbarber.com/?p=1599#comment-61818 i think Dumbledore wasn't dead at the beginning of the book, or he'd have already been a portrait. also, don't you need a Sorcerer's Stone to stopper death? the only known one was destroyed in book 1, though i suppose Dumbledore could have made another one, since he knew the formula. i also think that's the main way Dumbledore will communicate with Harry in 7 (portrait). he's done so much that Harry can go to pretty much any wizarding institution and find Dumbledore. also, he may have had his mirror with him when he died, because i think that's how the entire Order communicates. if he had his mirror, there's that. also, Fawkes. Fawkes has left Hogwarts, but Harry is too. i think Fawkes will be keeping an eye on Harry. R.A.B. - i have to agree that he would have been too young to have been a wizard great enough to get through the potion. but then again, Harry, Ron and Hermione, with Neville, Luna and Ginny, probably could have gotten it... but did Regulus have friends that close, and were they all that powerful? and could a bezoar have counteracted the potion? maybe if Snape was with Regulus... i like your theory that R.A.B. is more than one person. Remus (ooh, or Rubeus, who's not even fully qualified), Aberforth (Dumbledore's brother) (or could be Arthur Weasley) (Arabella Figg?), B... not sure. Bertie Bott! or R.A.B. could be Mr. Borgin, whose full name is yet undisclosed. he's visibly shaken by dark wizards. maybe relunctantly on their side? i once had a theory that it stood for Rosmerta A. Barmaid. but i don't think that's right. :) Snape's definitely good, Dumbledore was pleading with him to kill him... about Gullyborg's locket theory. if it has a permanent sticking charm on it, then it probably does have to go through the black veil. or go into the fires at mordor, one. now. i'm a firm believer that Harry is a Horcrux and must die. the clues to him being a Horcrux are sooo many, not the least of which is the great wizarding power that Harry possesses, and the access to Voldemort's thoughts, even when not making eye contact. but what about the spell? i think Rowling is going to explain that if you kill twice in a row and try to kill a third time immediately, that the third time can backfire and you perform the Horcrux spell inadvertently. so Harry's a Horcrux, but Voldemort doesn't know it. there are two unknowns. a Ravenclaw or Gryffindor relic, and Nagini? nah. he wouldn't be happy with 3 of 4 houses as Horcruxes. a Ravenclaw relic AND a Gryffindor relic (Harry being the Gryffindor relic, because the Sorting Hat and the sword are well-guarded). perhaps he'll try to kill Harry, and if he succeeds, he leaves himself vulnerable for Snape to kill him, because by that time, the other Horcruxes will have been destroyed. they'll figure out when Nagini dies that she's not a Horcrux, that there's another. ok, i'll stop. :) i think Dumbledore wasn’t dead at the beginning of the book, or he’d have already been a portrait. also, don’t you need a Sorcerer’s Stone to stopper death? the only known one was destroyed in book 1, though i suppose Dumbledore could have made another one, since he knew the formula.

i also think that’s the main way Dumbledore will communicate with Harry in 7 (portrait). he’s done so much that Harry can go to pretty much any wizarding institution and find Dumbledore. also, he may have had his mirror with him when he died, because i think that’s how the entire Order communicates. if he had his mirror, there’s that. also, Fawkes. Fawkes has left Hogwarts, but Harry is too. i think Fawkes will be keeping an eye on Harry.

R.A.B. – i have to agree that he would have been too young to have been a wizard great enough to get through the potion. but then again, Harry, Ron and Hermione, with Neville, Luna and Ginny, probably could have gotten it… but did Regulus have friends that close, and were they all that powerful? and could a bezoar have counteracted the potion? maybe if Snape was with Regulus…

i like your theory that R.A.B. is more than one person. Remus (ooh, or Rubeus, who’s not even fully qualified), Aberforth (Dumbledore’s brother) (or could be Arthur Weasley) (Arabella Figg?), B… not sure. Bertie Bott! or R.A.B. could be Mr. Borgin, whose full name is yet undisclosed. he’s visibly shaken by dark wizards. maybe relunctantly on their side?

i once had a theory that it stood for Rosmerta A. Barmaid. but i don’t think that’s right. :)

Snape’s definitely good, Dumbledore was pleading with him to kill him…

about Gullyborg’s locket theory. if it has a permanent sticking charm on it, then it probably does have to go through the black veil. or go into the fires at mordor, one.

now. i’m a firm believer that Harry is a Horcrux and must die. the clues to him being a Horcrux are sooo many, not the least of which is the great wizarding power that Harry possesses, and the access to Voldemort’s thoughts, even when not making eye contact. but what about the spell? i think Rowling is going to explain that if you kill twice in a row and try to kill a third time immediately, that the third time can backfire and you perform the Horcrux spell inadvertently. so Harry’s a Horcrux, but Voldemort doesn’t know it. there are two unknowns. a Ravenclaw or Gryffindor relic, and Nagini? nah. he wouldn’t be happy with 3 of 4 houses as Horcruxes. a Ravenclaw relic AND a Gryffindor relic (Harry being the Gryffindor relic, because the Sorting Hat and the sword are well-guarded).

perhaps he’ll try to kill Harry, and if he succeeds, he leaves himself vulnerable for Snape to kill him, because by that time, the other Horcruxes will have been destroyed. they’ll figure out when Nagini dies that she’s not a Horcrux, that there’s another.

ok, i’ll stop. :)

]]> By: CalGirl http://lashawnbarber.com/archives/2005/10/26/harrypotter/comment-page-1/#comment-61816 CalGirl Fri, 28 Oct 2005 14:47:46 +0000 http://lashawnbarber.com/?p=1599#comment-61816 If I am not mistaken, the draught of living death is one that causes a person to seem dead when he's not. I don't think it's a zombie-producing potion, is it? If I am not mistaken, the draught of living death is one that causes a person to seem dead when he’s not. I don’t think it’s a zombie-producing potion, is it?

]]> By: biggus rickus http://lashawnbarber.com/archives/2005/10/26/harrypotter/comment-page-1/#comment-61805 biggus rickus Fri, 28 Oct 2005 08:14:07 +0000 http://lashawnbarber.com/?p=1599#comment-61805 well, great. now you've done gone and got me thinking about harry potter conspiracy theories again. dumbledore being already "dead" is a fascinating theory; even twisted little me hadn't thought of that one yet. what i <b> did </b> notice and remember was snape's book 1 reference to "stoppering death"; and slughorn's repeated references to harry whipping up a picture-perfect "draught of living death". hmmmm. what might such a potion be good for? well, great. now you’ve done gone and got me thinking about harry potter conspiracy theories again.

dumbledore being already “dead” is a fascinating theory; even twisted little me hadn’t thought of that one yet.

what i did notice and remember was snape’s book 1 reference to “stoppering death”; and slughorn’s repeated references to harry whipping up a picture-perfect “draught of living death”.

hmmmm. what might such a potion be good for?

]]> By: Pipsqueak http://lashawnbarber.com/archives/2005/10/26/harrypotter/comment-page-1/#comment-61801 Pipsqueak Fri, 28 Oct 2005 03:22:22 +0000 http://lashawnbarber.com/?p=1599#comment-61801 Thanks for the links... I knew she said it somewhere! Thanks for the links… I knew she said it somewhere!

]]> By: La Shawn http://lashawnbarber.com/archives/2005/10/26/harrypotter/comment-page-1/#comment-61794 La Shawn Fri, 28 Oct 2005 02:03:01 +0000 http://lashawnbarber.com/?p=1599#comment-61794 <strong>Pipsqueak</strong>, here's the link to info about backstory and notebooks: http://www.quick-quote-quill.org/articles/2005/0705-tlc_mugglenet-anelli-1.htm Here's a link to an interview verifying the entire series has been plotted out from the beginning: http://www.quick-quote-quill.org/articles/2000/0700-ap-woods.html <strong>Joseph</strong>, you're right about the assessment of Regulus's talent coming from his brother. We can look at it several ways: brotherly contempt, the truth, or a bit of both. I like my Dumbledore theory, too. It's different, that's for sure. ;) Pipsqueak, here’s the link to info about backstory and notebooks:

http://www.quick-quote-quill.org/articles/2005/0705-tlc_mugglenet-anelli-1.htm

Here’s a link to an interview verifying the entire series has been plotted out from the beginning:

http://www.quick-quote-quill.org/articles/2000/0700-ap-woods.html

Joseph, you’re right about the assessment of Regulus’s talent coming from his brother. We can look at it several ways: brotherly contempt, the truth, or a bit of both.

I like my Dumbledore theory, too. It’s different, that’s for sure. ;)

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