Most telling, however, is how Harry responds to the almost unlimited power awarded him at the climax of the film. And where Jesus knew that he would be dying to take God’s punishment for the sins of a rebellious world, Harry’s cause is the slightly less noble dying for his friends and family – he has no love or forgiveness to extend to Voldemort or the Death Eaters. Where Jesus knew from the outset that he would “be killed, and on the third day be raised to life,” Harry is a bit more surprised, confused even, by his resurrection moment.
The shared ideas are all there – self sacrifice, resurrection, victory and defeat of evil – but the intent and mode are all askew. Many have commented that the final book in JK Rowling’s series is based loosely on the story of Jesus, and I think ‘loosely’ is the truth.
He may not know how the battle with Voldemort will happen, but he’s ready and willing, if not yet able, to see it through to the end. Mark Chapter 9 reports that “as the time approached for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem.” This comes after Jesus twice predicts that Jerusalem is the very place where he will “suffer many things and… be killed.” Quite a surprise, then, for Jesus to be so determined, so resolute to set out for this place. This determination of Harry's reminded me of one of the Bible’s more surprising statements about Jesus. Director David Yates gives us plenty of chances to look into Harry’s eyes and see his resolve. The young, cautious, frightened Harry is no longer present. He’s not sure what he’s looking for, or where he’s going to find it, but he’s ready for a fight nonetheless. Gone is the tension and uncertainty which so pervaded the previous film now Harry is in charge. Harry, Hermione, Ron, and what’s left of the forces of good are still hiding from the dark Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) and his evil army, but the tone has now changed. The film picks up exactly where Part 1 left off. And it seems like Harry is finally all grown up. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 is the final chapter of the final book in the incredibly successful Harry Potter series (just check out the box office records!).
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