I've been reading up on the plot on Wikipedia, and while the synopsis does sound weird by itself, I think all the events make sense.
Harry's greatest power may be the ability to love, but I don't know of a single parent who hasn't been greatly frustrated with their young teenager child and said things they didn't mean out of anger, regardless of how loving and caring they otherwise are. It doesn't seem like much of a stretch to me that a father and his son, who have a relationship that has become strained due to a legacy that they both carry (whether they like it or not), have a falling out and say horrible things to each other in the heat of the moment. It is later revealed that this falling out is mended and their burdens are relieved when the whole adventure is over, which is exactly what Harry would do. He had his own falling outs when he was a kid with people he loved, so this isn't a stretch to me one bit.
Voldemort was always someone who planned ahead. The very fact he created the horcruxes in the first place was testimony to that, as they were his backup plan to live forever just in case his body was destroyed; then he could be resurrected and reign once more. He conceived the child with Bellatrix before he went into the final battle at Hogwarts, possibly because he realized his defeat may be close at hand with all but one horcruxes gone, and who could be more loyal and willing to restore him back to life than his own flesh and blood, his very own legacy, born from the loins of one of his most loyal followers? Voldemort treated her conception the same way he treated the creation of the horcruxes, as a tool for him to remain immortal. (Which his daughter faithfully attempts.)
Hermoine is a smart lady who possibly confided in her smart daughter about the Time-Turner and that it's safely hidden away in her office at the Ministry of Magic. I can see her educating her daughter about the dangers, but also about the powers in case of crisis. (I know I would!) Hermoine knows how powerful young children with good hearts can be, she lived an exciting adventure to save the world from Voldemort's reign, and the Time-Turner was a crucial part of the adventure to say the least. Is it really so stupid to share its whereabouts with her child who is getting closer to the age she was when she used it? Is it really such a bad idea to let her know where it is in case something bad happens and her child and her child's friends would be the ones to save the day? I don't think it's odd at all in the Potter Universe one bit. It seems like the smart thing to do. (The wiki page didn't go into detail about how Rose knows about the Time-Turner, but if I had to make an assumption, this is it.)
All in all, I'm going to look into getting a copy of the book. I'm not into plays (nor do I think there would be one anywhere near me to begin with) so that's out, but the book? Sure! I see nothing wrong or off about the plot that makes me hate it.
Harry's greatest power may be the ability to love, but I don't know of a single parent who hasn't been greatly frustrated with their young teenager child and said things they didn't mean out of anger, regardless of how loving and caring they otherwise are. It doesn't seem like much of a stretch to me that a father and his son, who have a relationship that has become strained due to a legacy that they both carry (whether they like it or not), have a falling out and say horrible things to each other in the heat of the moment. It is later revealed that this falling out is mended and their burdens are relieved when the whole adventure is over, which is exactly what Harry would do. He had his own falling outs when he was a kid with people he loved, so this isn't a stretch to me one bit.
Voldemort was always someone who planned ahead. The very fact he created the horcruxes in the first place was testimony to that, as they were his backup plan to live forever just in case his body was destroyed; then he could be resurrected and reign once more. He conceived the child with Bellatrix before he went into the final battle at Hogwarts, possibly because he realized his defeat may be close at hand with all but one horcruxes gone, and who could be more loyal and willing to restore him back to life than his own flesh and blood, his very own legacy, born from the loins of one of his most loyal followers? Voldemort treated her conception the same way he treated the creation of the horcruxes, as a tool for him to remain immortal. (Which his daughter faithfully attempts.)
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However, under Ginny's prodding they realise that Delphi chose this very moment, not to kill baby Harry, but rather to forestall Voldemort and prevent him from attacking the Potters in the first place. This would ensure Voldemort's reign would continue.
Hermoine is a smart lady who possibly confided in her smart daughter about the Time-Turner and that it's safely hidden away in her office at the Ministry of Magic. I can see her educating her daughter about the dangers, but also about the powers in case of crisis. (I know I would!) Hermoine knows how powerful young children with good hearts can be, she lived an exciting adventure to save the world from Voldemort's reign, and the Time-Turner was a crucial part of the adventure to say the least. Is it really so stupid to share its whereabouts with her child who is getting closer to the age she was when she used it? Is it really such a bad idea to let her know where it is in case something bad happens and her child and her child's friends would be the ones to save the day? I don't think it's odd at all in the Potter Universe one bit. It seems like the smart thing to do. (The wiki page didn't go into detail about how Rose knows about the Time-Turner, but if I had to make an assumption, this is it.)
All in all, I'm going to look into getting a copy of the book. I'm not into plays (nor do I think there would be one anywhere near me to begin with) so that's out, but the book? Sure! I see nothing wrong or off about the plot that makes me hate it.
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I've been reading up on the plot on Wikipedia, and while the synopsis does sound weird by itself, I think all the events make sense.
Harry's greatest power may be the ability to love, but I don't know of a single parent who hasn't been greatly frustrated with their young teenager child and said things they didn't mean out of anger, regardless of how loving and caring they otherwise are. It doesn't seem like much of a stretch to me that a father and his son, who have a relationship that has become strained due to a legacy that they both carry (whether they like it or not), have a falling out and say horrible things to each other in the heat of the moment. It is later revealed that this falling out is mended and their burdens are relieved when the whole adventure is over, which is exactly what Harry would do. He had his own falling outs when he was a kid with people he loved, so this isn't a stretch to me one bit.
Voldemort was always someone who planned ahead. The very fact he created the horcruxes in the first place was testimony to that, as they were his backup plan to live forever just in case his body was destroyed; then he could be resurrected and reign once more. He conceived the child with Bellatrix before he went into the final battle at Hogwarts, possibly because he realized his defeat may be close at hand with all but one horcruxes gone, and who could be more loyal and willing to restore him back to life than his own flesh and blood, his very own legacy, born from the loins of one of his most loyal followers? Voldemort treated her conception the same way he treated the creation of the horcruxes, as a tool for him to remain immortal. (Which his daughter faithfully attempts.)
Hermoine is a smart lady who possibly confided in her smart daughter about the Time-Turner and that it's safely hidden away in her office at the Ministry of Magic. I can see her educating her daughter about the dangers, but also about the powers in case of crisis. (I know I would!) Hermoine knows how powerful young children with good hearts can be, she lived an exciting adventure to save the world from Voldemort's reign, and the Time-Turner was a crucial part of the adventure to say the least. Is it really so stupid to share its whereabouts with her child who is getting closer to the age she was when she used it? Is it really such a bad idea to let her know where it is in case something bad happens and her child and her child's friends would be the ones to save the day? I don't think it's odd at all in the Potter Universe one bit. It seems like the smart thing to do. (The wiki page didn't go into detail about how Rose knows about the Time-Turner, but if I had to make an assumption, this is it.)
All in all, I'm going to look into getting a copy of the book. I'm not into plays (nor do I think there would be one anywhere near me to begin with) so that's out, but the book? Sure! I see nothing wrong or off about the plot that makes me hate it.
Harry's greatest power may be the ability to love, but I don't know of a single parent who hasn't been greatly frustrated with their young teenager child and said things they didn't mean out of anger, regardless of how loving and caring they otherwise are. It doesn't seem like much of a stretch to me that a father and his son, who have a relationship that has become strained due to a legacy that they both carry (whether they like it or not), have a falling out and say horrible things to each other in the heat of the moment. It is later revealed that this falling out is mended and their burdens are relieved when the whole adventure is over, which is exactly what Harry would do. He had his own falling outs when he was a kid with people he loved, so this isn't a stretch to me one bit.
Voldemort was always someone who planned ahead. The very fact he created the horcruxes in the first place was testimony to that, as they were his backup plan to live forever just in case his body was destroyed; then he could be resurrected and reign once more. He conceived the child with Bellatrix before he went into the final battle at Hogwarts, possibly because he realized his defeat may be close at hand with all but one horcruxes gone, and who could be more loyal and willing to restore him back to life than his own flesh and blood, his very own legacy, born from the loins of one of his most loyal followers? Voldemort treated her conception the same way he treated the creation of the horcruxes, as a tool for him to remain immortal. (Which his daughter faithfully attempts.)
Quote:
However, under Ginny's prodding they realise that Delphi chose this very moment, not to kill baby Harry, but rather to forestall Voldemort and prevent him from attacking the Potters in the first place. This would ensure Voldemort's reign would continue.
Hermoine is a smart lady who possibly confided in her smart daughter about the Time-Turner and that it's safely hidden away in her office at the Ministry of Magic. I can see her educating her daughter about the dangers, but also about the powers in case of crisis. (I know I would!) Hermoine knows how powerful young children with good hearts can be, she lived an exciting adventure to save the world from Voldemort's reign, and the Time-Turner was a crucial part of the adventure to say the least. Is it really so stupid to share its whereabouts with her child who is getting closer to the age she was when she used it? Is it really such a bad idea to let her know where it is in case something bad happens and her child and her child's friends would be the ones to save the day? I don't think it's odd at all in the Potter Universe one bit. It seems like the smart thing to do. (The wiki page didn't go into detail about how Rose knows about the Time-Turner, but if I had to make an assumption, this is it.)
All in all, I'm going to look into getting a copy of the book. I'm not into plays (nor do I think there would be one anywhere near me to begin with) so that's out, but the book? Sure! I see nothing wrong or off about the plot that makes me hate it.
You are an amazing man/ woman...and smart enough to check the wiki I didn't think about that
I just purchased the book yesterday, mainly to see what the hype is about. I haven't started it yet, but I'm pretty curious to see where it's going. Plus, I work at a bookstore and got a sensible discount of the book, so I won't have lost too many money on it.
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