My notable moment from Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire comes from chapter thirty three; the death eaters. Lord Voldemort has just returned in his human state form and called his death eaters to him. They are gathered in the graveyard where Tom Riddle’s father is buried, and Cedric Diggory has just been killed by the dark lord. Harry Potter and Cedric arrived here by touching the triwizard tournament trophy that was a portkey. Voldemort is speaking to his death eaters and explaining why he has called them there, how he is alive, and why Harry Potter is present.
Voldemort says, “You all know that on the night I lost my powers and my body, I tried to kill him. His mother died in the attempt to save him-and unwittingly provided him with a protection I admit I had not foreseen….I could not touch the boy.” I think it is amazing what JK Rowling is communicating here. To me, she is saying love conquers all. Here is the pure definition of evil, Lord Voldemort, that can destroy anything he wishes, but he cannot conquer the power of love. Harry’s mother loved him so much that she sacrificed her own life trying to protect him, and because of that Harry will always have something that Lord Voldemort is incapable of receiving.
I have read this book three times now and every time I come to this passage tears come to my eyes. In my opinion, the world is an evil place, ready to take everything they can away from you. However, love can never be taken away. If only the world could see the power that love holds instead of hate or evilness it would be a better place. I truly believe love conquers all.
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