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And the First shall be Last, From Philosopher's Stone to Deathly Hallows

davidenglish View Member Profile	Jan 9 2007, 03:25 PM Post #1
Official Singer of the Sorting Hat Song Posts: 6,422 Joined: 3:12pm July 22, 2005 Location: Lost in Hermione's beaded bag	There has been a theory put forth that the Harry Potter books can be paired. The first with the last, the second with the sixth, the third with the fifth, and the fourth as the pivotal story. If we assume there will be parallels between the first and the last book, what in the first story are we likely to find mirrored in the last? What's the template? The overriding theme? -------------------- Come the words that bubble Up through broken laughter, Sweeter than spring-water, "Gods, I am so happy!"

MysteryloverAnne View Member Profile	Jan 9 2007, 04:02 PM Post #2
Slug and Jiggers' Apothecary Apprentice Posts: 1,417 Joined: 8:49pm December 9, 2006 Location: Lost in a Good Book somewhere in Minneapolis	Is that theory outlined in a Scribbulus essay? If so can you provide a link? Or give more details on the pairing theory? -------------------- avatar by theonlysong Siggy by Kendra.Dumbledore

Arianhrod View Member Profile	Jan 9 2007, 04:08 PM Post #3
Director of Nicholas Flamel Laboratories Posts: 11,039 Joined: 11:06am January 28, 2005 Location: Lighting the mountain path for Llewellyn ap Gryffudd	QUOTE(davidenglish @ Jan 9 2007, 03:25 PM) [snapback]1059102[/snapback] There has been a theory put forth that the Harry Potter books can be paired. The first with the last, the second with the sixth, the third with the fifth, and the fourth as the pivotal story. If we assume there will be parallels between the first and the last book, what in the first story are we likely to find mirrored in the last? What's the template? The overriding theme? cough Why, the Philosopher's Stone, of course! You had to know I was going to say that, davidenglish. And I know you don't agree in the slightest. -------------------- "Historically, the claim of consensus has been the first refuge of scoundrels; it is a way to avoid debate by claiming that the matter is already settled. Whenever you hear the consensus of scientists agrees on something or other, reach for your wallet, because you're being had."--Michael Crichton

jammi567 View Member Profile	Jan 9 2007, 04:26 PM Post #4
Hiding in the Iron Maiden at Borgin and Burkes Posts: 328 Joined: 5:36pm November 18, 2006	a trap to catch Voldy that actually works. (see here for what i'm talking about) This post has been edited by jammi567: Jan 9 2007, 04:31 PM -------------------- "I could break out, of course, but what a waste of time, and frankly I can think of a whole host of things I'd rather be doing." "Well, it's just that you seem to be labouring under the delusion that I am going to - what is the phrase? - come quietly."

kaelgirl View Member Profile	Jan 9 2007, 05:04 PM Post #5
Eeylops Owl Cage Cleaner Posts: 236 Joined: 4:21pm December 28, 2006 Location: Stuck in a Fireplace with no Floo Powder left. sigh	I'm guessing that the Mirror of Erised is going to be used again. I don't think that its gone completely, and it was used once as a hiding place, maybe its gonna be used again for some other purpose.

davidenglish View Member Profile	Jan 9 2007, 05:08 PM Post #6
Official Singer of the Sorting Hat Song Posts: 6,422 Joined: 3:12pm July 22, 2005 Location: Lost in Hermione's beaded bag	The discussion about the pairing of books can be found here. -------------------- Come the words that bubble Up through broken laughter, Sweeter than spring-water, "Gods, I am so happy!"

Carlotta Pinksto... Carlotta Pinkstone View Member Profile	Jan 9 2007, 06:49 PM Post #7
Being Eaten by the Pea Soup Posts: 33 Joined: 10:41pm January 8, 2007	QUOTE(kaelgirl @ Jan 9 2007, 05:04 PM) [snapback]1059171[/snapback] I'm guessing that the Mirror of Erised is going to be used again. I don't think that its gone completely, and it was used once as a hiding place, maybe its gonna be used again for some other purpose. I like the idea of the return of the Mirror of Erised, but I think its more likely that Sirus's mirror will make a return, Has Jo said that before? I think so. That would be a kind of parallel. It would funny though if Harry had been carrying a broken mirror in the bottom of his trunk all year. Lilly's love protected Harry when he confronted Voldemort in the end. I think some form of love will also protect him in the final confrontation, but not in the same way. Also he philosopher's stone was destroyed. I don't think it will reappear.

MarkPotter View Member Profile	Jan 9 2007, 07:08 PM Post #8
Cauldron Bottom Measurer Posts: 108 Joined: 4:20am November 16, 2006 Location: Ummmmm?	I don't think that book 7 will mirror (pardon the pun) book 1 because there is so much that has happened between them that needs expalining and also Jo said that book 1 was intended to be light, book 7 is not going to be light! (you can find the quote in the links) -------------------- 21-7-07 Hufflepuff's Rule. Slytherins Don't. Accept It. Move On.

Carlotta Pinksto... Carlotta Pinkstone View Member Profile	Jan 9 2007, 07:29 PM Post #9
Being Eaten by the Pea Soup Posts: 33 Joined: 10:41pm January 8, 2007	I don't think the relationship between book 1 and 7 is necessarily a reflection (oh the puns!) of the mood of the books but I do think certain things will return or parallel. Book two and six are hugely related even though they are far apart. The diary returns in 6, Ginny's role in both are most prominent. I definintly think we're going to find out so much in 7 about the night the Potter's died. This post has been edited by Carlotta Pinkstone: Jan 9 2007, 07:29 PM

davidenglish View Member Profile	Jan 9 2007, 07:39 PM Post #10
Official Singer of the Sorting Hat Song Posts: 6,422 Joined: 3:12pm July 22, 2005 Location: Lost in Hermione's beaded bag	Well, I certainly think Snape will be the Man With Two Faces. We've certainly known he's been living a double life; it will only be in Book 7 that Harry find out both sides of this Janus figure. -------------------- Come the words that bubble Up through broken laughter, Sweeter than spring-water, "Gods, I am so happy!"