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HARRY POTTER |
JESUS CHRIST |
Signs of Arrival |
An owl foretells Harry's coming.
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The Christmas Star foretold Jesus' birth.
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Mark of Wounding |
Harry is marked by a lightning bolt on his forehead. |
Jesus is marked by nail scars on his hands. |
Childhood Miracles |
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Ancestry |
Harry is linked to both Muggles and Wizards. |
Jesus was to God and humanity. |
Enemies |
Harry is the special object of Voldemort's wrath and attention. |
Jesus was the special object of Satan's wrath and attention. |
Resurrection |
Harry lies in a coma for three days after his battle with Voldemort (in "The Sorcerer's Stone") before he revives. |
Jesus lay in a tomb for three days before he was resurrected. |
Nether Regions |
Harry descends to the Chamber of Secrets. |
Jesus was said to have descended to the nether regions during his time in the tomb. |
Harry Saves? |
Harry exhibits constant willingness to engage Voldemort for the salvation of others. |
Jesus died on the cross for the salvation of others. |
Suffering |
Harry endures the pain of the Cruciatus Curse (in "The Goblet of Fire"). |
Jesus endured pain on the cross. |
Father Figure |
Harry is especially referential toward Dumbledore. |
Jesus is especially referential toward God the Father. |