20 Facts Every Harry Potter Super-Nerd Should Know
10. Parallel Between The Philosophers Stone And The Resurrection Stone
While not officially confirmed by Rowling, its an interesting observation that shows our heros flaws and his ultimately good heart. In the first book, Harry finds himself somewhat tempted by the Philosophers Stone (who wouldnt want that? he asks when learning of it), and, of course, in the seventh book after experiencing so much loss in life finds the idea of the Resurrection Stone to be very enticing, and spends a great deal of time obsessing over the Hallows. Further than that, however: ultimately, Harry in the first book finds the Philosophers Stone only because he didnt want to exploit its uses for himself; in Deathly Hallows, the Stone only ends up working for Harry because he is not trying to bring the dead back, because, as he says, he was about to join them (or so he thought) he was no longer, as Dumbledore was, tempted by its powers. A similar parallel can be observed between the Mirror of Erised and the Resurrection Stone, both causes of temptation for Harry and, furthermore, Dumbledore (who sees his dead sister in the Mirror). Its not much of a stretch to think that Rowling a master of symbolic parallels would have purposefully included this nod to the beginning at the end, but, regardless, it remains an interesting perspective.
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