So where is HP headed from here?

[Lunatech]

Going through the books, I'm trying to find some idea where HP series is headed. The Order of the Phoenix felt centrally focused on the Harry's present situation. It introduced us to a lot of new mysteries and gave us a glimpse regarding what Harry must do in the upcomming books. But, in it's entirety, this book focused on the present, which was very much unlike the latter books.

So what's the point.
(I ask myself this a lot)

The intruige of the Harry Potter series lies in the parallel stories about the past and the present. As Harry progresses through his school years, he walks the path of both his Father, and Godric Gryffindor. As interesting as the Potters are, their sole purpose in life was to protect their son because he has a higher purpose.

Harry has a high affinity with everything related to Godric Gryffindor. Fawkes who saved Harry on numerous occasions is suggested to have been once belonged to Gryffindor. The fidelius charm used to hide Godric Hollow from Voldemorte is very reminicent to "The Legend of the Hunted Stag." Harry used Gryffindor's sword as well to slay the basilisk in the Chamber of Secrets.

So this is where the real mystery lies to me. Some have guessed that Harry is Gryfindor himself. Harry has proven his bravery and loyalty which are the core values Gryffindor. We don't know how the story will unravel. We do know that a higher power must reveal itself for Harry to be able to defeat Voldemorte.

Lunatech

[Fafnul Black]

I do not see why you put book 5 more anchored to the present than the other books. It deals with a past prophecy about the future, shows us an Order built on the past war to prepare the next, and fills in some spots about the past, like Harry's protection, and such. How I remember book 1, or book 4, they were pretty much speaking of the present too. Anyway, if you see it that way, it is your point

About Gryffindor, well, supposing Harry learns that he is his great-great-...-great-grandson, that would be tremendous news, but would it suddenly make him more powerful ? Except if that good old Gyffo has a chamber somewhere, tsss

[Lunatech]

well actually the purpose of my post

we can say of course that more of the past was revealed in previous books because Harry knew less about it and the topic has yet to be covered. as the series progresses they reveal more and more correct?

what exactly did they reveal then this book.

About the Potters:
The chapter "Snape's Worst Memory" revealed that his father was not the all perfect figure that was in Harry's mind.

Revelation on the protection on Harry:
This topic was covered so quickly in an attempt to encapsulate all in the chapter called "Lost Prophecy".

Harry discovering about his role:
Any educated person could have guessed that it was Harry's sole responsibility was to defeat Voldemorte. If you try to argue this think back when you read the prophecy told by Trelawny and ask yourself if it came as a surprise.

What other relevant information was revealed about the past? Nothing....which is one of the failings of the new book.

Also, if you believe that I'm mistaken then please take the time to research your facts and disprove me. I find it hard to make an educated arguement off the top of my head.

For a great article regarding Harry and Godric Gryffindor, you can visit this essay by Phyllis D. Morris.

http://www.hp-lexicon.org/essay-stag.html

[Voldemort]

I believe that Harry will turn out to be the Heir of Gryffindor. But because he has Voldemorts powers, that is why the sorting hat wanted to put him in Slytherin. He has shown tremendous bravery, so he has the qualities of a true Gryffindor, so how cool would it be if he was the Heir?

[Holly Golightly]

SOrry to disagree, but I've been saying this for a while... I think that it will be lame if Harry really is the Heir of Griffindor.. I'm crediting JK with much more creativeness than that...

I beleive that the Heie thing is over and done with, after all, they don't keep refering to Voldie as the Heir of Slytherin... I dont' even think that it's been mentioned again after COS... (though I may be wrong, it's 4am here!!!)

I'm really hoping that Harry doesn't end up at the Heir of Griddindor... maybe a decendant (and I know that's what a heir is) but hopefully it's not refered to as that, and being a decendant of his doens't put any special power/emphasis on Harry...

Also, just though of this now... if Harry is of the line of Griffindor, and that is relevant, you would think that they would have assumed that the prophecy was about him all along, and not been indecisive as to either Harry or Neville???

Just a thought,

Holly