Andreia, as a fellow Harry Potter fan myself, I was so happy to see your entry about Harry Potter and its relation to what we discussed in this week’s class! I think your use of images in your entry was very clever and really helped illustrate your argument.
I agree with you about the central thematic core of Harry Potter being about the constant battle between good and evil. I found your point that in the magic society the witches and wizards in Harry Potter belong to, killing someone and bringing someone back from the dead are viewed as morally wrong, a very crucial aspect to clarify for those who may not be familiar with the series.
One thing I've always liked about Harry Potter is some of themes that are explored throughout the series, such as friendship, loyalty, the importance of family, and the power goodness has in combating evil. From the first novel onwards I really got the sense that losing both of his parents was a pivotal event that shaped both Harry's life and personality. Because of his longing for his lost parents and his desire to belong to a family, Harry placed much value in friendship and loyalty. Throughout the series Harry comes to terms with his grief and longing for his parents---he never really got a chance to know them and one of his deepest desires is to have been given the chance to.
Voldemort's ways of cheating death are always shown to be twisted and downright evil. As you noted, each time Voldemort cheats death he becomes less human and more and more monster-like. Harry's humanity, good will, and noble heart is shown in the ways he always fights against the evil ways of Voldemort. His continual protection of his friends and fellow classmates, his deep loyalty to Ron and Hermione, and his noble nature are shown in contrast to Voldemort's brutality, immorality, and selfishness. Voldemort's refusal to abide by the moral laws of the magic world are stressed through the manipulative and evil ways he clings to his mortal life. His failure to accept death is shown to be unnatural and corrupt.
In the series the feeling of loss after losing someone you love occurs several times. First and foremost with Harry and his constant longing to have known his parents, then through Harry's grief over Dumbledore's death, and then through the depiction of Snape's hidden grief over his lost love for Harry's mother Lily. Grief and longing for loved ones that have passed on is shown to be a natural response to death and losing those we love.
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