Christianity and the Harry Potter series also share the theme of fate. In
Christianity this fate is often times viewed as a calling. Christ calls certain
people to certain things. Jeremiah 29:11 says, “For I know the plans I have for
you,” declares the Lord, “Plans to prosper you, plans to give you hope and a
future.” We can see this sort of fate or calling present in Harry Potter as
well. In Deathly Hallows,
Dumbledore says, "It is a curious thing, Harry, but perhaps those who are best suited to power are those who have never sought it. Those who, like you, have leadership thrust upon them, and take up the mantle because they must, and find to their own surprise that they wear it well." It is evident that Harry
has a certain calling to be a leader in the wizarding world, and that it is his
fate to defeat Voldemort to protect his friends. Likewise, Jesus Christ had a
calling to die for the sins of man. This concept sparks the thought in young
readers that they too may have a calling. It is vital for young readers to
think about the idea of what they are to become.
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