And here we go again – for the final time!
Hasty, dirty and unformed thoughts ahead.
It was interesting to note
TLC’s report that two titles containing the word “hallows” were originally registered by the enigmatic Seabottom several years ago – the Hogwarts Hallows and the Hallows of Hogwarts. In light of developments in HBP this makes
me think of Horcruxes, since I think that it’s generally accepted that the culmination of Harry’s Horcrux hunt will take place at Hogwarts.
I also note with interest
Arthurian A2Z, which describes Hallows thus:
The Hallows across most legends are seen to represent the royal regalia carried by the King, or the objects sought by someone such as a 'Grail Quester' in both ancient and modern stories.It is interesting that in the various incarnations (according to the legends recounted on that particular site) there are always four in number and always relating very closely to the four Tarot suits (four, of course, being the number of Horcruxes which must be found and destroyed). I am pleasantly reminded of
a post I made some time ago.
I know that there has, already today, been extensive discussion on the meaning of “hallows”, but - from my point of view – several years of fandom speculation and debate have taught me one thing – the simplest answer is usually the right answer. I feel that it’s far to late in the series for Jo to be introducing any major new concepts. Indeed, the Horcruxes of HBP, are a huge concept which have yet to be resolved.
All of which is a long-winded way of saying that *I* think that the Deathly Hallows are the remaining four Horcruxes.
So there!