Sunday, July 22, 2007

The Deathly Hallows

By far, this book proves to be the most fascinating in the series. It may be unexpected to stumble upon the cruel truths of life in such a short time. While reading, it seemed as if it isn't about Harry Potter anymore. It's about you, and your actions.

As the story unveils the truths behind Dumbledore's death and the lies that surround him after his death, one can be confused as Harry was, when he heard about what others said about Dumbledore. Some things can mean different to a person, and completely different to another...however close.

From Harry's escape from his Aunt and Uncle's home to the end of Lord Voldermort, every page is worthwhile. The story grips you and makes you keep reading till you know actually what made everyone do what they did. It may be surprising for some to know, that Dumbledore's death was planned by Severus Snape, and Dumbledore, himself.

Dumbledore even orders him to pass on the information about Harry's escape to the Death Eaters and Voldemort himself. Everything has a reason behind it, which works very well towards the end. The break-in into the Ministry, the visit to Godric's Hollow. The quest for the Horcruxes. As it was thought of by fans earlier, Harry was one Horcrux and he had to die to kill Voldemort. But Harry dies, to live again.

The story revolves around the three Hallows - the Elder Wand, The Redeeming Stone and the Invisibility Cloak. All three would make the owner, Master of Death. Harry fixes himself in a position where he has to force himself to choose between the Hallows or Horcruxes. And ofcourse, he settles on what Dumbledore wanted him to do.

Nevile helps in a bigger way than which was expected, he slices of Nagini's head, who remained the last Horcrux after Harry's death. But Harry was not dead. He was alive and will be alive.

Ninteen years later, J.K shows Ginny and Harry together. Their sons - James and Albus and their daughter Lily. Ready to go to Hogwarts. Even Ron and Hermione have two kids - Rose and Hugo. A big happy family. And as a tribute to Severus, Harry names his younger son --Albus Severus James Potter :)