rocketpig said:
I think that shows the brilliance of the series, not diminishes it. Rowling doesn't take the easy road when there is a more interesting life lesson to be learned. The entire series throws in bits about injustice (the house elves, goblins, Sirius, Kreacher, Severus) and how "might doesn't equal right". To have Voldemort fall because of his unwillingness to relent from that premise was a master stroke. |
I found it to be a bit disappointing. Sure Voldemort can't understand feelings and all that, but I expected that Harry would really stand up to him. He doesn't even do anything clever to fool him, if he wasn't going to defeat him with power. He even - between the lines - tells Voldemort about the wand and Voldemort just doesn't get it.
Sure evil is defeated by it's own nature. But in contrast, good or Harry doesn't look much more competent.
In the wilderness we go alone with our new knowledge and strength.
