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The Mother who Lived
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What does the Harry Potter series say about mothering? Lily's self-sacrifice was magic because it was universal: any mother would die to protect her child. But what about the rest of us -- the caretakers who do the daily drudgework of keeping a child alive, and keeping the self alive for the child? Whether it's about Snape protecting an enemy's son, Petunia and her unwanted nephew, or a suicidally depressed single mother, Rowling permeates her series with stories about how it feels to be the Mother Who Lived.
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Every time I read this essay I think how brilliant it is. You could almost convince me that JK meant what you're reading into it, but I still think it got there in spite of her intentions. I can't agree with mllp, because against what Dumbledore said to the Dursleys in HBP we must balance what he had said to Harry only a couple of months earlier: "You had suffered. I knew you would when I left you on your aunt and uncle's doorstep. I knew I was condemning you to ten dark difficult years." He *did* know it would be a loveless home. He may have *hoped* otherwise, but what he *expected* was what Harry got.
Response from drinkingcocoa (Author of The Mother who Lived)
Yes, I am gradually coming to terms with what Dumbledore knew even as he sealed Harry's fate. I think he knew the Dursleys weren't great people, but I think he was surprised that they were as bad as they turned out to be, especially concerning their own son, whom they do love but whom they parent terribly.
Response from drinkingcocoa (Author of The Mother who Lived)
Yes, I am gradually coming to terms with what Dumbledore knew even as he sealed Harry's fate. I think he knew the Dursleys weren't great people, but I think he was surprised that they were as bad as they turned out to be, especially concerning their own son, whom they do love but whom they parent terribly.
Wow. I haven't read the whole thing but i have to say this is AMAZING! Thank you so much for sharing this with me.
Wonderful insight and commentary! Thank you for posting this with TPP!
It was wonderful to have heard you read this in Florida, and just as lovely to read it here.
&HUGS&
Some fascinating conclusions that are certainly thought-provoking. :)
You've already heard/read my praise about this, so just a thank you for posting it here!
Thank you. This is something I needed to read.