In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Tom Riddle (a.k.a. Voledmort) gains power as Ginny Weasley continues to write in his diary. As Riddle explains this to Harry Potter, he says that he used the diary not only to drain Ginny but also to pour a little of his soul into her.
Could this mean that because of this, Ginny has become one of Voldemort's Horcruxes?
As the Dementors entered the Hogwart's Express in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry was obviously affected the most by their presence. However, it was noted that while most people in the cabin felt strange because of the Dementors, Ginny Weasley was "shaking like mad" during this experience. This occurred after the whole situation with Tom Riddle and the diary.
It has been said that at least two of the main characters will die in the seventh book. Perhaps Harry figures out that Ginny has become one of Voldemort's Horcruxes - which means he will have to sacrifice her in order to save the rest of the world from Voldemort's wrath. Only time will tell...
Sunday, May 27, 2007
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Dobby's Magical Powers
At the beginning of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Fred told Harry, "...house-elves have got powerful magic of their own, but they can't usually use it without their master's permission." (page28) In multiple instances, Dobby proved this to be true: appearing at the Dursley's house, stopping Harry's letters from arriving, making the pudding fly, blocking the passage to the Hogwarts Express, etc.
Dobby also visited Harry in the Hogwarts hospital wing when Harry was regrowing his arm bones after a Quidditch match. How is it that Dobby could get into Hogwarts in the first place? Isn't Hogwarts supposed to be protected by a number of spells that make it impossible for anyone (or anything) to find the school or to get in? At the beginning of this second book, Fred told Harry, "...house-elves have got powerful magic of their own, but they can't usually use it without their master's permission."
In later books, Rowling mentions that a "popping" sound occurs just before/after Dobby appears/disappears at Hogwarts. This sound is associated with apparating and disapparating. But it is said again and again that no one can apparate or disapparate inside of Hogwarts. So how does Dobby do it?
It seems that perhaps the magical powers of Dobby the house-elf are yet to be discovered. They could play a very important part in this final book as the long awaited battle between good-vs-evil takes place.
Dobby also visited Harry in the Hogwarts hospital wing when Harry was regrowing his arm bones after a Quidditch match. How is it that Dobby could get into Hogwarts in the first place? Isn't Hogwarts supposed to be protected by a number of spells that make it impossible for anyone (or anything) to find the school or to get in? At the beginning of this second book, Fred told Harry, "...house-elves have got powerful magic of their own, but they can't usually use it without their master's permission."
In later books, Rowling mentions that a "popping" sound occurs just before/after Dobby appears/disappears at Hogwarts. This sound is associated with apparating and disapparating. But it is said again and again that no one can apparate or disapparate inside of Hogwarts. So how does Dobby do it?
It seems that perhaps the magical powers of Dobby the house-elf are yet to be discovered. They could play a very important part in this final book as the long awaited battle between good-vs-evil takes place.
Loyalties
Albus Dumbledore's death at the end of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince left many fans nothing less than depressed. However, it may be possible that Dumbledore will still be connected to Harry and friends in the final book. For example, in Chapter 14 of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Dumbledore says, "...I will only truly have left this school when none here are loyal to me. You will also find that help will always be given at Hogwarts to those who ask for it." (pages 263-264)
Yes, this reference was written so that Harry would get help when battling Tom Riddle and the Basilisk at the end of the book, but could it be an indication for what lies ahead? J.K. Rowling has a history of writing clues or introducing characters that become important in later books. An example would be the mention of Sirius Black in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Sirius later becomes a significant person in Harry's life beginning in the third book.
Yes, this reference was written so that Harry would get help when battling Tom Riddle and the Basilisk at the end of the book, but could it be an indication for what lies ahead? J.K. Rowling has a history of writing clues or introducing characters that become important in later books. An example would be the mention of Sirius Black in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Sirius later becomes a significant person in Harry's life beginning in the third book.
Malfoy's Secret Chamber
In Chapter 12 of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Draco Malfoy shares an important secret: there is "a secret chamber under the drawing-room floor" in the Malfoy manor (page 224). The Malfoys have already created havoc with illegal magical items such as Tom Riddle's diary. And with a known close relationship between Lucious Malfoy and Voldemort this secret chamber could possibly be the location of one of Voldemort's hidden Horcruxes.
Friday, May 11, 2007
The first chapter of the first book
Supposedly, J.K. Rowling has said that a clue for how the Harry Potter series will end is mentioned in the first chapter of the first book. I'm not sure whether or not this is actually true, but I must say it has caused me to re-read that chapter (and let's face it - the entire series) about a billion times. Every time I read it, I have a different idea as to what the clue might be. My latest theories are:
Chapter 1 is called "The Boy Who Lived". Coincidence?
On page 17 (the last paragraph in this chapter), the story reads, "A breeze ruffled the neat hedges of Privet Drive, which lay silent and tidy under the inky sky, the very last place you would expect astonishing things to happen." This leads me to believe (for now) that the final chapter of the final book will end where the first book began - back on Privet Drive. Something is up with Harry's Aunt Petunia. I can't forget the Howler that Dumbledore sent her. It seems like she's been hiding something throughout all of these books. Perhaps she isn't a Muggle after all. Could she possibly be what saves Harry from his fate? Every book goes back to Harry's life on Privet Drive. Since this final book isn't supposed to begin there, I have a feeling that even if the story doesn't end there, Harry will have to go back at some point.
Chapter 1 is called "The Boy Who Lived". Coincidence?
On page 17 (the last paragraph in this chapter), the story reads, "A breeze ruffled the neat hedges of Privet Drive, which lay silent and tidy under the inky sky, the very last place you would expect astonishing things to happen." This leads me to believe (for now) that the final chapter of the final book will end where the first book began - back on Privet Drive. Something is up with Harry's Aunt Petunia. I can't forget the Howler that Dumbledore sent her. It seems like she's been hiding something throughout all of these books. Perhaps she isn't a Muggle after all. Could she possibly be what saves Harry from his fate? Every book goes back to Harry's life on Privet Drive. Since this final book isn't supposed to begin there, I have a feeling that even if the story doesn't end there, Harry will have to go back at some point.
He Can Fly!
Some of Harry's magical abilities are mentioned in earlier books and not seen again. One of those abilities is introduced on page 25 of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Without even knowing he's done it, Harry avoids being captured by Dudley & crew by flying - and if not flying, then what? Harry is being chased on the ground and ends up on the top of the school building. Now, it is widely known that Harry is a good flyer - but always on a broom. Could it be that Harry has the ability to fly without the aid of magical items? Is this special power going to appear in the final book?
His Mother's Eyes
"Yeh look a lot like yer dad, but yeh've got yer mom's eyes." -Hagrid ~ Chapter 4 ~ page 47 ~ Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
"You have your mother's eyes." -Mr. Ollivander ~ Chapter 5 ~ page 82 ~ Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
This phrase is repeated throughout the entire series of Harry Potter books. Why is J.K. Rowling so focused on the fact that Harry has his mother's eyes? Is this supposed to be taken literally or figuratively? Normally when someone says, "You have your mother's eyes.", it means that their eyes look similar to their mother's. However, the fact that Rowling repeats this over and over again leads me to believe that something more important is going on here.
Now this is a stretch, but...after Harry's parents were killed by Voldemort, there was possibly a 24-hour period before Harry was delivered to the Dursley's doorstep. Could Harry's scar be a link to the fact that he actually has his mother's eyes? Could Voldemort (or someone else) have replaced his eyes with his mother's? And if so, what happened to Harry's eyes? Are they a Horcrux? Can he see differently as a result?
I'm still working on this theory because it really does sound ridiculous, but in an interview with the Boston Globe in 1999, Rowling says, "Harry has his father and mother's good looks. But he has his mother's eyes and that's very important in a future book."
So while it may not be taken that Harry literally has his mother's eyes, Rowling did specifically mention it time and time again for a reason.
"You have your mother's eyes." -Mr. Ollivander ~ Chapter 5 ~ page 82 ~ Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
This phrase is repeated throughout the entire series of Harry Potter books. Why is J.K. Rowling so focused on the fact that Harry has his mother's eyes? Is this supposed to be taken literally or figuratively? Normally when someone says, "You have your mother's eyes.", it means that their eyes look similar to their mother's. However, the fact that Rowling repeats this over and over again leads me to believe that something more important is going on here.
Now this is a stretch, but...after Harry's parents were killed by Voldemort, there was possibly a 24-hour period before Harry was delivered to the Dursley's doorstep. Could Harry's scar be a link to the fact that he actually has his mother's eyes? Could Voldemort (or someone else) have replaced his eyes with his mother's? And if so, what happened to Harry's eyes? Are they a Horcrux? Can he see differently as a result?
I'm still working on this theory because it really does sound ridiculous, but in an interview with the Boston Globe in 1999, Rowling says, "Harry has his father and mother's good looks. But he has his mother's eyes and that's very important in a future book."
So while it may not be taken that Harry literally has his mother's eyes, Rowling did specifically mention it time and time again for a reason.
The Number Eleven
It just seems appropriate that today is the eleventh day of May. I've been re-reading (once again) the entire set of Harry Potter books to (once again) attempt to put together the pieces of this very intriguing puzzle. One thing I've noticed is J.K. Rowling's repeated use of the number eleven. It shows up everywhere: Harry and his father each had an eleven inch wand, Harry was eleven years old when he started at Hogwarts, Voldemort was in power for eleven years, Harry stayed in Room Eleven at the Leaky Cauldron, everything seems to happen at eleven o'clock... The list goes on and on. What significance this number has in the final book is still unknown to me.
The one thing I do know is that Rowling has been meticulous with the details in the Harry Potter books. It seems like every little thing that's mentioned has something to do with an event that happens later. So, the number eleven could mean...that there are really eleven books??? Wishful thinking, I know...but wouldn't that be fantastic?!
The one thing I do know is that Rowling has been meticulous with the details in the Harry Potter books. It seems like every little thing that's mentioned has something to do with an event that happens later. So, the number eleven could mean...that there are really eleven books??? Wishful thinking, I know...but wouldn't that be fantastic?!
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