The Real Deathly Hallows and Harry Potter's Origins
What:
Lecture
When:
10:00 AM, Saturday 11 Aug 2012 CDT
(50 minutes)
Where:
Hilton Chicago
- Northwest Hall 3
The Thirteen Hallows of Britain in Arthurian Legend, included an invisibility cloak and a surcoat, that, like the Sorting Hat, could identify those of noble birth. These items represent many others we’ve seen in the books: between the Hallows, the Horcruxes, the spare wands, the new spells, and other items (Sorting Hat, Sword of Godric Gryffindor, beaded bag, basilisk fangs) Harry has at least thirteen treasures aiding him on his sacred quest to destroy Voldemort. Only one who is truly worthy, a symbolic king or those who he’s appointed to aid him, can wield these items. Being appointed is not enough: only those imbued with kingship can succeed in the hero’s journey.