A Writer's Guide to Harry Potter by S.P. Sipal

Author:S.P. Sipal [Sipal, S.P.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Deep River Press, Inc.
Published: 2016-07-25T22:00:00+00:00

11) Mirrored Images

Remember how in the Wormtail trail of clues we analyzed the scene in the Three Broomsticks where Harry first learns about the relationship between Sirius and his father? There was a definite parallel drawn between James/Sirius and Fred/George. The twins mirrored the troublemaking best friends of old in a deliberate ploy to force the reader to reflect on who designed the Marauder’s Map. Not only were characteristics mirrored to help us draw the link, but proximity was used as well. Rowling deliberately had Fred and George give Harry that map immediately before the revelations in the Three Broomsticks so the mapmakers would be uppermost in our mind when the parallels were noted between the two sets of troublemakers.

You can juxtapose or mirror many aspects to draw parallels and hide clues: symbols, characters, and plots. Patterns from days gone by have been repeatedly mirrored in the contemporary world of Harry. Here are a few that were considered possible clues prior to series end:

Would the Hogwarts’ Houses work together, or would they divide, as reflected in Slytherin’s disagreement and departure from the school he helped found?

Were Harry, Hermione, Ron, and Neville a modern version of the Marauders, and if so, would Neville betray Harry?

And perhaps one of the greatest reflections of all—Harry looked a bit like Tom Riddle, including having similar backgrounds, but they acted entirely opposite with their choices. How would Harry defeat his shadow without reflecting him?

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