Comments on: Episode #39: More Unanswered Questions http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/ If you thought Harry Potter was just for kids, think again! Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:37:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Raffy http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-2186 Raffy Tue, 17 Jul 2007 01:45:59 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/#comment-2186 When (If) Hagrid dies, it will have to be for something important, not Grawp. I think that in a Poetic Justice way, just like Pettigrew has a life-debt he owes Harry, Hagrid is owed a debt by Voldy. Remember, Voldy ruined Hagrid's schooling and reputaion for 30 years or so. There has to be payback specifically from Hagrid to Voldy. When (If) Hagrid dies, it will have to be for something important, not Grawp.

I think that in a Poetic Justice way, just like Pettigrew has a life-debt he owes Harry, Hagrid is owed a debt by Voldy. Remember, Voldy ruined Hagrid’s schooling and reputaion for 30 years or so. There has to be payback specifically from Hagrid to Voldy.

]]> By: Frances http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-2187 Frances Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:15:55 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/#comment-2187 If Remus dies, I will throw my book across the room and cry for 2 days like I did when Sirius dies. Harry-If he dies...then I'll accept it (but now he will be called the boy who lived a while then died), but if he lives, it might be a little bit...cheesy. Hermione- She is to...untouchable. Ron- I love Ron. He can't die. Hagrid- Will sacrifice himself for Grawp or something. Charlie- I don't see enough of him to be attached, so...he might as well be the one to die out of the Weasley. That is my verdict. If Remus dies, I will throw my book across the room and cry for 2 days like I did when Sirius dies.

Harry-If he dies…then I’ll accept it (but now he will be called the boy who lived a while then died), but if he lives, it might be a little bit…cheesy.

Hermione- She is to…untouchable.

Ron- I love Ron. He can’t die.

Hagrid- Will sacrifice himself for Grawp or something.

Charlie- I don’t see enough of him to be attached, so…he might as well be the one to die out of the Weasley.

That is my verdict.

]]> By: Raffy http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-2188 Raffy Mon, 16 Jul 2007 13:54:55 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/#comment-2188 I am of the unwavering opinion that Harry will not die. I've said it before. Rowling is benevolent. Unless there's a resurrection, which would be so cheesy, he won't die. I think Ron and Hermione are likewise unkillable. So my candidates for most likely killings are based on the fact that while the big three have immunity, the deaths have to be painful enough to mean something. My list: Hagrid. Harry's state as a loner sort of demands it. But I know I will cry when it happens. I'm choking up as I write this. Lupin a good Weasley (not Percy). I don't think it will be Fred or George, unless it's Fred AND George. That would make for a good contest or poll: Which Weasley will die? None of the bad guys have immunity. But good novel-writing demands that Bellatrix be killed in a gruesome fashion. No falling through veils for her. Let me know what you think. I am of the unwavering opinion that Harry will not die. I’ve said it before. Rowling is benevolent. Unless there’s a resurrection, which would be so cheesy, he won’t die.

I think Ron and Hermione are likewise unkillable.

So my candidates for most likely killings are based on the fact that while the big three have immunity, the deaths have to be painful enough to mean something.

My list:

Hagrid. Harry’s state as a loner sort of demands it. But I know I will cry when it happens. I’m choking up as I write this.
Lupin
a good Weasley (not Percy). I don’t think it will be Fred or George, unless it’s Fred AND George. That would make for a good contest or poll: Which Weasley will die?

None of the bad guys have immunity. But good novel-writing demands that Bellatrix be killed in a gruesome fashion. No falling through veils for her.

Let me know what you think.

]]> By: Penny http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-2185 Penny Sun, 15 Jul 2007 01:31:30 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/#comment-2185 Actually, Aaron, that was one of the listener's theories. We just discussed it. It is always fun to analyze these things. This is what we do- over analysis. Actually, Aaron, that was one of the listener’s theories. We just discussed it. It is always fun to analyze these things. This is what we do- over analysis.

]]> By: Aaron http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-2184 Aaron Sat, 14 Jul 2007 03:20:26 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/#comment-2184 Not to be rude, but I believe that some of your answers are an over analysis of the facts. You do have some great theories and an awesome podcast, but genetics... come on JKR must not have thought of that or exactly everything. Not to be rude, but I believe that some of your answers are an over analysis of the facts. You do have some great theories and an awesome podcast, but genetics… come on JKR must not have thought of that or exactly everything.

]]> By: Frances http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-2183 Frances Fri, 13 Jul 2007 19:10:03 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/#comment-2183 Hi I'm back from counseling at a 12 year old camp! Will listen after I go get my hair cut. Hi I’m back from counseling at a 12 year old camp! Will listen after I go get my hair cut.

]]> By: vince http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-2182 vince Wed, 11 Jul 2007 08:54:39 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/#comment-2182 You guys are sooo lucky you get to go to the premiere . . . You guys are sooo lucky you get to go to the premiere . . .

]]> By: vince http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-2181 vince Wed, 11 Jul 2007 08:54:15 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/#comment-2181 Steph - much more succinctly put than my rambling mess . . . Here in Japan, Dan Radcliff was on TV touring a girls Jr. High school - it was silly. One girl asks Dan what his "type" is and then all the girls start screaming "ME!" "ME!" "ME!" (in english) . . . Dan turned red as a beet. He also needs to consult his stylist before going on TV - he was wearing a thin striped dark blue and white jacket that was vibrating and glowing with morey patterns on the screen . . . blinded me with bad fashion. That said - still looking forward to seeing him as Harry. Not as much as I'm looking forward to the book but still . . . Steph – much more succinctly put than my rambling mess . . .

Here in Japan, Dan Radcliff was on TV touring a girls Jr. High school – it was silly. One girl asks Dan what his “type” is and then all the girls start screaming “ME!” “ME!” “ME!” (in english) . . . Dan turned red as a beet. He also needs to consult his stylist before going on TV – he was wearing a thin striped dark blue and white jacket that was vibrating and glowing with morey patterns on the screen . . . blinded me with bad fashion.

That said – still looking forward to seeing him as Harry. Not as much as I’m looking forward to the book but still . . .

]]> By: Steph http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-2180 Steph Wed, 11 Jul 2007 03:17:16 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/#comment-2180 Thanks Aaron. Before I make something up... Here is a funny (at least I thought so) take on the books ending. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/08/opinion/08potterintro One comment I'd like to throw out quickly. Much of the the books are set up to create a world and many of those creations don't need answers. An Example would be the Grimwald defeat in 1945. I think this more of settling that has the plot purpose of saying Dumbledor is great hero and is pretty old" Some other things are more clearly in this catagory. Carrot Juice (Ugg) and Owls. Having said that I think Gregs analysis if many of these factors as part of the western literary tradition puts them into a larger picture-one that perhaps Jo hereself may have added unconsciously to the books. Steph Thanks Aaron. Before I make something up… Here is a funny (at least I thought so) take on the books ending.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/08/opinion/08potterintro

One comment I’d like to throw out quickly.
Much of the the books are set up to create a world and many of those creations don’t need answers.
An Example would be the Grimwald defeat in 1945. I think this more of settling that has the plot purpose of saying Dumbledor is great hero and is pretty old”
Some other things are more clearly in this catagory. Carrot Juice (Ugg) and Owls.
Having said that I think Gregs analysis if many of these factors as part of the western literary tradition puts them into a larger picture-one that perhaps Jo hereself may have added unconsciously to the books.
Steph

]]> By: Nancy http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-2179 Nancy Wed, 11 Jul 2007 01:28:23 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/#comment-2179 You guys've gotta start doing some research before the shows. A quick trip to the HP Lexicon would have saved you from discussing questions that have already been answered by Jo, like the grandparents and Petunia stuff. I still love the show, though, and was excited to get a second one this week! 3 1/2 hours and counting!!! I can't wait!!! You guys’ve gotta start doing some research before the shows. A quick trip to the HP Lexicon would have saved you from discussing questions that have already been answered by Jo, like the grandparents and Petunia stuff. I still love the show, though, and was excited to get a second one this week!

3 1/2 hours and counting!!! I can’t wait!!!

]]> By: J. Koff http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-2175 J. Koff Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:02:09 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/#comment-2175 Judy is not lame. She is the coolest ever. She thinks of things that no one else does. Judy is not lame. She is the coolest ever. She thinks of things that no one else does.

]]> By: Aaron http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-2178 Aaron Tue, 10 Jul 2007 21:53:39 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/#comment-2178 Hi Jamie that would be odd that if the cloak was one. I am a little skeptical just because of it being so unprotected and in enemy hands. But who knows it's as good a theory as any. I am partial to the doasis theory about the wand if for no other reason than I can see myself reading it in book 7. Glad to hear we are still cool Michal! ;) Hi Jamie that would be odd that if the cloak was one. I am a little skeptical just because of it being so unprotected and in enemy hands. But who knows it’s as good a theory as any. I am partial to the doasis theory about the wand if for no other reason than I can see myself reading it in book 7. Glad to hear we are still cool Michal! ;)

]]> By: Michal http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-2177 Michal Tue, 10 Jul 2007 21:13:00 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/#comment-2177 Hey Aaron, it's cool :-) You gotta do what you gotta do! Hey Aaron, it’s cool :-) You gotta do what you gotta do!

]]> By: Aaron http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-2176 Aaron Tue, 10 Jul 2007 20:47:10 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/#comment-2176 I JUST WENT AND GOT MY TICKETS FOR THE MIDNIGHT SHOWING OF THE MOVIE! Forgive me Michal...... :( I JUST WENT AND GOT MY TICKETS FOR THE MIDNIGHT SHOWING OF THE MOVIE! Forgive me Michal…… :(

]]> By: Shareyl http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-2174 Shareyl Tue, 10 Jul 2007 19:42:50 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/#comment-2174 I was also thinking of Horcruxes when I read the Half Blood prince and something stuck out to me. Dumbledore said he would have hid them in significant places to him and what better place then Hogwarts where he learned his magic. Listening to this episode Judy said something that every thing J.K. writes is important (something like that) and it reminded me of the locket that they found in the Order book when i first read it i said who cares about a old locket anyway then I had to take my foot out of my mouth when HBP came out. Then I was thinking what if she did the same thing in HBP something so random you just dismiss it when you first read it, so here is what i came up with.... What if when Vold came back to Horgwarts to ask for the DADA job he hid a horcrux in the room of requirment. When Harry went to hid his Potions book I think he actually touched it. When he hid his book in the cubard he wondered if he would be able to find it again so "seizing the chiped bust of an old warlock from on top of a nearby crate he stood it on the cubard where the book was now hidden perched a dusty old wig and a tarnished tiara". Out of all things hidden in the room, why is there a tiara and we still don't know what powerful object ravenclaw had this could have been it. This is a shot in the dark but it has been done before like when peeves broke the vanishing cabinet in the second book I didn't think twice about it, this is just my thought. I was also thinking of Horcruxes when I read the Half Blood prince and something stuck out to me. Dumbledore said he would have hid them in significant places to him and what better place then Hogwarts where he learned his magic. Listening to this episode Judy said something that every thing J.K. writes is important (something like that) and it reminded me of the locket that they found in the Order book when i first read it i said who cares about a old locket anyway then I had to take my foot out of my mouth when HBP came out. Then I was thinking what if she did the same thing in HBP something so random you just dismiss it when you first read it, so here is what i came up with….

What if when Vold came back to Horgwarts to ask for the DADA job he hid a horcrux in the room of requirment. When Harry went to hid his Potions book I think he actually touched it. When he hid his book in the cubard he wondered if he would be able to find it again so “seizing the chiped bust of an old warlock from on top of a nearby crate he stood it on the cubard where the book was now hidden perched a dusty old wig and a tarnished tiara”. Out of all things hidden in the room, why is there a tiara and we still don’t know what powerful object ravenclaw had this could have been it. This is a shot in the dark but it has been done before like when peeves broke the vanishing cabinet in the second book I didn’t think twice about it, this is just my thought.

]]> By: Jamie http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-2173 Jamie Tue, 10 Jul 2007 18:29:46 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/#comment-2173 hey, this is my first comment,so im listening to the old podcasts first and im up to the horcruxes podcast when i thought of what could be the last horcrux of either grifindor or ravenclaw and it came to me that it could be the invisibility cloak. as it is known to be a very rare piece of magical cloathing and that it could have been obtained by james or lily to keep it from voldermort. sori if this is the wrong place to bring this up. hey, this is my first comment,so im listening to the old podcasts first and im up to the horcruxes podcast when i thought of what could be the last horcrux of either grifindor or ravenclaw and it came to me that it could be the invisibility cloak. as it is known to be a very rare piece of magical cloathing and that it could have been obtained by james or lily to keep it from voldermort. sori if this is the wrong place to bring this up.

]]> By: Rachael http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-2172 Rachael Tue, 10 Jul 2007 17:59:40 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/#comment-2172 i love the logo and i'm so excited to see the movie tonight. I just got my tickets like 20 minutes ago. AHHH i love the logo and i’m so excited to see the movie tonight. I just got my tickets like 20 minutes ago. AHHH

]]> By: Aaron http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-2171 Aaron Tue, 10 Jul 2007 14:15:26 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/#comment-2171 Steph, just make something up! How bout this one? I have always wondered about Oliver's wand making store. Since the wand chooses the wizard how does that effect the price? Does he even charge for the wands or is it a wizard subsidized project that ensures every child gets a quality wand? I always wondered how he made his living and wondered if a wand with a Phoenix feather cost more than say your regular swish and flick type? How about wizard washing? I have seen bathrooms bath tubs and basic things but no washing machines. Do they wear those robes to cover up stinky stained clothing? Point is just contribute because anything goes! (at least for 2 more weeks then well you know..... support group time!) Steph, just make something up! How bout this one? I have always wondered about Oliver’s wand making store. Since the wand chooses the wizard how does that effect the price? Does he even charge for the wands or is it a wizard subsidized project that ensures every child gets a quality wand? I always wondered how he made his living and wondered if a wand with a Phoenix feather cost more than say your regular swish and flick type? How about wizard washing? I have seen bathrooms bath tubs and basic things but no washing machines. Do they wear those robes to cover up stinky stained clothing? Point is just contribute because anything goes! (at least for 2 more weeks then well you know….. support group time!)

]]> By: vince http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-2170 vince Tue, 10 Jul 2007 13:41:13 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/#comment-2170 Aaron - I agree with you . . .my feeling here is that JK is dealing with a fairly short and defined timeline centred around Harry's life in general. I think the introduction of history per Voldy's past was not meant to be taken outside the context of Voldemort as he relates to Harry. I'm sure all kinds of parallels could be made, but they do nothing to further the storyline/plot really. I also believe some inaccuracies in the timeline (a la the 24 hours between Hagrid delivering Harry) are simply, inaccuracies and were never meant to be thought much of. As we anticipate the last book and have all read and re-read the ones up to date, it's a natural thing to search out things and sometimes find things in the story that were just not meant to be there . . . reminds me of going to gallery openings - all this crew looking at "the art" and reading all kinds of multi-syllabic bull that is contrary to the artists intention or just plain made up on the spot by the would-be viewer . . . not that this stuff isn't valid in some way, shape or form but let's do try not to get too carried away . . . It would follow there is a naturally a propensity for JK to write from the context of an English-person (her being English and all ;-)). The "triumph against evil / WWII" complex you mention is a natural part of her culture and shows itself in the central theme of the books underscored by the supporting Myths Momentai dug up. I would hope and expect that JK shares your outlook about not bastardizing history where it need not be. Greg's affectations are pretty dodgy . . . sorry greg. Greg and Penny - you guys should take a trip to London. Spend time in the north side of the city, then do a few days on the south side (careful around Brixton). There' literally an accent for each of the 16 points of the compass never mind the Irish, Welsh and midlands. In such a relatively small city, it's a trip how that happens . . . I was going to complain about the sound quality of the podcast but someone already did it for me (almost blew my speakers out!) . . . I understand you guys were passin' tha' mic so it was difficult . . . ;-) Aaron – I agree with you . . .my feeling here is that JK is dealing with a fairly short and defined timeline centred around Harry’s life in general. I think the introduction of history per Voldy’s past was not meant to be taken outside the context of Voldemort as he relates to Harry. I’m sure all kinds of parallels could be made, but they do nothing to further the storyline/plot really. I also believe some inaccuracies in the timeline (a la the 24 hours between Hagrid delivering Harry) are simply, inaccuracies and were never meant to be thought much of. As we anticipate the last book and have all read and re-read the ones up to date, it’s a natural thing to search out things and sometimes find things in the story that were just not meant to be there . . . reminds me of going to gallery openings – all this crew looking at “the art” and reading all kinds of multi-syllabic bull that is contrary to the artists intention or just plain made up on the spot by the would-be viewer . . . not that this stuff isn’t valid in some way, shape or form but let’s do try not to get too carried away . . .

It would follow there is a naturally a propensity for JK to write from the context of an English-person (her being English and all ;-) ). The “triumph against evil / WWII” complex you mention is a natural part of her culture and shows itself in the central theme of the books underscored by the supporting Myths Momentai dug up. I would hope and expect that JK shares your outlook about not bastardizing history where it need not be.

Greg’s affectations are pretty dodgy . . . sorry greg.

Greg and Penny – you guys should take a trip to London. Spend time in the north side of the city, then do a few days on the south side (careful around Brixton). There’ literally an accent for each of the 16 points of the compass never mind the Irish, Welsh and midlands. In such a relatively small city, it’s a trip how that happens . . .

I was going to complain about the sound quality of the podcast but someone already did it for me (almost blew my speakers out!) . . . I understand you guys were passin’ tha’ mic so it was difficult . . . ;-)

]]> By: Potters number one fan http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-2169 Potters number one fan Tue, 10 Jul 2007 13:26:54 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/#comment-2169 Can someone please tell me what the logo looks like thanks! Can someone please tell me what the logo looks like thanks!

]]> By: Steph http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-2168 Steph Tue, 10 Jul 2007 07:07:09 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/#comment-2168 Hi, I feel embarrassed not to contribute to this conversation with something of substance. Your sound quality in this podcast was very bad. Penny and Judy kept fading in and out. But I love you podcasts and your prognostications Greg's impersonations are not dodgy. Hi,
I feel embarrassed not to contribute to this conversation with something of substance.
Your sound quality in this podcast was very bad. Penny and Judy kept fading in and out.
But I love you podcasts and your prognostications
Greg’s impersonations are not dodgy.

]]> By: Aaron http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-2167 Aaron Tue, 10 Jul 2007 04:34:08 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/#comment-2167 I wanted to say Michal made a good point. I have been biting my tongue and resisting the urge to post anything further about any ideas or hints about book 7. It isn't hard for me to play dumb as I am sure no one has noticed. ;) I am kinda brain dead so my reasoning was best to be quiet rather than give information that may not technically be what I would think as a spoiler but then what do I know? One thing I would like to comment on was the correlation between a true historic timeline and the fantasy one in the wizarding world. Using that timelines provided by Leaky and references from the books I can say other than Grimwald being defeated in 1945 which coincides with the end of WWII I can't find anything really close enough to make a connection. Looking back at English History there is no shortage of major events to use and when one includes European history or even World History in the equation making such a parallel timeline would be quite simple. It would not take a whole lot of imagination to see the Portrait speaking to Winston Churchill during The Battle of Britain. In short there are so many momentous events to choose from I have to ask why it wasn't done. So here is my speculation. The proud peoples of the British Empire have faced a plethora of villains throughout history. WWII being an example where standing alone they faced down an enemy against incredible odds when failure would have meant the end of all. Historic events and achievements are very much part of even English comedy. A bumbling German leader from WWII still gets laughs on shows and comics today. I think after a country faces such threats and so heroically triumphs that maybe it becomes a sacred sort of moment. This alone may be the reason for the timelines not being connected. Proud enough to not want to take anything away from those who sacrificed and achieved so much and not daring to even fictionalize that which needs not be enamored. Or maybe JK Rowling just stinks at history. I wanted to say Michal made a good point. I have been biting my tongue and resisting the urge to post anything further about any ideas or hints about book 7. It isn’t hard for me to play dumb as I am sure no one has noticed. ;) I am kinda brain dead so my reasoning was best to be quiet rather than give information that may not technically be what I would think as a spoiler but then what do I know? One thing I would like to comment on was the correlation between a true historic timeline and the fantasy one in the wizarding world. Using that timelines provided by Leaky and references from the books I can say other than Grimwald being defeated in 1945 which coincides with the end of WWII I can’t find anything really close enough to make a connection. Looking back at English History there is no shortage of major events to use and when one includes European history or even World History in the equation making such a parallel timeline would be quite simple. It would not take a whole lot of imagination to see the Portrait speaking to Winston Churchill during The Battle of Britain. In short there are so many momentous events to choose from I have to ask why it wasn’t done. So here is my speculation. The proud peoples of the British Empire have faced a plethora of villains throughout history. WWII being an example where standing alone they faced down an enemy against incredible odds when failure would have meant the end of all. Historic events and achievements are very much part of even English comedy. A bumbling German leader from WWII still gets laughs on shows and comics today. I think after a country faces such threats and so heroically triumphs that maybe it becomes a sacred sort of moment. This alone may be the reason for the timelines not being connected. Proud enough to not want to take anything away from those who sacrificed and achieved so much and not daring to even fictionalize that which needs not be enamored. Or maybe JK Rowling just stinks at history.

]]> By: Tash http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-2166 Tash Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:43:09 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/#comment-2166 I just wanted to know what you all thought about a little idea I have for the end that would explain how Harry can kill Voldy without using an unforgivable curse. You know when you're so filled with love for something or someone... it tingles right through you, all the way down to your fingertips? Well I think that during the final battle, Harry will feel love like this (maybe for Ginny, maybe for Ron and Hermione) and that feeling of love will go all the way through Harry. But remember, that Harry's blood is running through Voldy's veins too, so when Harry feels this love, so will Voldy, and he will be unable to stand the intensity of it, and he'll just melt into a splooshy puddle. This would also explain Dumbledore's "look of triumph" when he heard that Voldmort had used Harry's blood, because he probably understood that this could happen. And don't forget that Harry's blood also carries his Mother's love, and that protecion too. This also kind of reminds me of "A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeline L'Engle, a fabulous book, everyone should read it, maybe while we're waiting for July 21st.. (only 11 days!!!) *spoilers for Wrinkle in Time ahead* In this story, the theme is that the power the man character, Meg, has over her foe is her ability to love, just like Harry. At the end, the baddie, a giant brain called IT has Meg's little brother possessed, and to free him, Meg has to love him, even though he isn't really himself. I just wanted to know what you all thought about a little idea I have for the end that would explain how Harry can kill Voldy without using an unforgivable curse.
You know when you’re so filled with love for something or someone… it tingles right through you, all the way down to your fingertips? Well I think that during the final battle, Harry will feel love like this (maybe for Ginny, maybe for Ron and Hermione) and that feeling of love will go all the way through Harry. But remember, that Harry’s blood is running through Voldy’s veins too, so when Harry feels this love, so will Voldy, and he will be unable to stand the intensity of it, and he’ll just melt into a splooshy puddle.
This would also explain Dumbledore’s “look of triumph” when he heard that Voldmort had used Harry’s blood, because he probably understood that this could happen. And don’t forget that Harry’s blood also carries his Mother’s love, and that protecion too.
This also kind of reminds me of “A Wrinkle in Time” by Madeline L’Engle, a fabulous book, everyone should read it, maybe while we’re waiting for July 21st.. (only 11 days!!!) *spoilers for Wrinkle in Time ahead* In this story, the theme is that the power the man character, Meg, has over her foe is her ability to love, just like Harry. At the end, the baddie, a giant brain called IT has Meg’s little brother possessed, and to free him, Meg has to love him, even though he isn’t really himself.

]]> By: Katie http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-2165 Katie Mon, 09 Jul 2007 22:25:15 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/#comment-2165 I like the point of the fact that Petunia might be a witch. I've personally always wondered whether (despite the bloodtype of the parents) magical abilities traveled in families. Although I'm not 100% sure on this theory, I've heard that the Creevey brothers were muggleborn, and yet they're both wizards. So, if this were true, then would Petunia be a witch in that case? Or would she still be a muggle? I like the point of the fact that Petunia might be a witch. I’ve personally always wondered whether (despite the bloodtype of the parents) magical abilities traveled in families. Although I’m not 100% sure on this theory, I’ve heard that the Creevey brothers were muggleborn, and yet they’re both wizards. So, if this were true, then would Petunia be a witch in that case? Or would she still be a muggle?

]]> By: Katie http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-2164 Katie Mon, 09 Jul 2007 22:24:53 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/#comment-2164 I like the point of the fact that Petunia might be a muggle. I've personally always wondered whether (despite the bloodtype of the parents) magical abilities traveled in families. Although I'm not 100% sure on this theory, but I've heard that the Creevey brothers were muggleborn, and yet they're both wizards. So, if this were true, then would Petunia be a witch in that case? Or would she still be a muggle? I like the point of the fact that Petunia might be a muggle. I’ve personally always wondered whether (despite the bloodtype of the parents) magical abilities traveled in families. Although I’m not 100% sure on this theory, but I’ve heard that the Creevey brothers were muggleborn, and yet they’re both wizards. So, if this were true, then would Petunia be a witch in that case? Or would she still be a muggle?

]]> By: Andy http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-2163 Andy Mon, 09 Jul 2007 22:15:41 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/#comment-2163 Momantai - just checked HP wiki and nothing shows as birch, interestingly enough though Lily's wand was "good for charm work", might tie into my theory that she worked as unspeakable and cast a special charm from the love room on the night the Harry survived. Especially since Jo has always spoken about her being good at potions, maybe she was just like Hermione and good at everything. Momantai – just checked HP wiki and nothing shows as birch, interestingly enough though Lily’s wand was “good for charm work”, might tie into my theory that she worked as unspeakable and cast a special charm from the love room on the night the Harry survived.
Especially since Jo has always spoken about her being good at potions, maybe she was just like Hermione and good at everything.

]]> By: NCMcGonagall http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-2162 NCMcGonagall Mon, 09 Jul 2007 21:55:52 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/#comment-2162 I posted my first comment more quickly than I intended. I also wanted to say that the logo is awesome! I thoroughly enjoy your podcast. It is one to which I listen as soon as it downloads on iTunes. Almost every show provides thought-provoking subjects. I posted my first comment more quickly than I intended. I also wanted to say that the logo is awesome! I thoroughly enjoy your podcast. It is one to which I listen as soon as it downloads on iTunes. Almost every show provides thought-provoking subjects.

]]> By: NCMcGonagall http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-2161 NCMcGonagall Mon, 09 Jul 2007 21:51:30 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/#comment-2161 Concerning the question about Harry becoming a teacher, the following is from a radio interview with JK Rowling in 1999. It is a question from a teacher and her students. Kathleen: Anyway, it's very exciting; we just love Harry Potter, so we're curious - well - first of all we can't wait for books four, five, six and seven [JKR: OK], but after that, we're curious as to whether Harry is going to have a life after Hogwarts? Or if maybe Harry might be a Hogwarts teacher? JKR: Erm, well, because all your kids said hello so nicely in the background there, I'm going to give you information I haven't given anyone else, and I will tell you that one of the characters - er - one of - one of Harry's class mates, though it's not Harry himself, does end up a teacher at Hogwarts, but it is not maybe the one you'd think - hint, hint, hint! So, yes one of them does end up staying at Hogwarts, but - erm ... Lydon: Does the kids want to have a guess at it, Kathleen? Kathleen: Do you like to have a guess at who it is? Class: Ron Kathleen: They say Ron ... JKR: Noooo - it's not Ron ... Kathleen: [to class] it's not Ron ... JKR: ... because I can't see Ron as a teacher, no way. http://www.accio-quote.org/articles/1999/1099-connectiontransc2.htm Concerning the question about Harry becoming a teacher, the following is from a radio interview with JK Rowling in 1999. It is a question from a teacher and her students.

Kathleen: Anyway, it’s very exciting; we just love Harry Potter, so we’re curious – well – first of all we can’t wait for books four, five, six and seven [JKR: OK], but after that, we’re curious as to whether Harry is going to have a life after Hogwarts? Or if maybe Harry might be a Hogwarts teacher?

JKR: Erm, well, because all your kids said hello so nicely in the background there, I’m going to give you information I haven’t given anyone else, and I will tell you that one of the characters – er – one of – one of Harry’s class mates, though it’s not Harry himself, does end up a teacher at Hogwarts, but it is not maybe the one you’d think – hint, hint, hint! So, yes one of them does end up staying at Hogwarts, but – erm …

Lydon: Does the kids want to have a guess at it, Kathleen?

Kathleen: Do you like to have a guess at who it is?

Class: Ron

Kathleen: They say Ron …

JKR: Noooo – it’s not Ron …

Kathleen: [to class] it’s not Ron …

JKR: … because I can’t see Ron as a teacher, no way.

http://www.accio-quote.org/articles/1999/1099-connectiontransc2.htm

]]> By: Andy http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-2160 Andy Mon, 09 Jul 2007 20:44:14 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/#comment-2160 Sorry another comment, completely off topic, but I was just looking at the photos from the US premiere. Why does Dan always wear a suit? Not sure why I don't like it but it seems a bit fake looking, would be nicer to see him dress his age a bit like Rupert. Sorry another comment, completely off topic, but I was just looking at the photos from the US premiere. Why does Dan always wear a suit? Not sure why I don’t like it but it seems a bit fake looking, would be nicer to see him dress his age a bit like Rupert.

]]> By: Michal http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-2159 Michal Mon, 09 Jul 2007 20:35:22 +0000 http://www.hpprogs.com/2007/07/08/episode-39-more-unanswered-questions/#comment-2159 Thanks so much for understanding, Penny. I know you feel the same way as I do about the s-word. It's just kind of a knee-jerk reaction to ask if the risk emerges :-) Thanks so much for understanding, Penny. I know you feel the same way as I do about the s-word. It’s just kind of a knee-jerk reaction to ask if the risk emerges :-)

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