From the Cobwebs: Thoughts on Harry Potter and Christ, our Savior

 I might have mentioned to any one of y'all that I have thought for many years that the Harry Potter story (though clothed in the 'uniform' of witchcraft) is a parallel, of sorts, to the Christ story. There are Biblical imagery, actions, and lessons which all point back to the story of our Christ's sacrificial love for us as Christians and of the tenets of a faithful Christian life. I can get into that later if someone wants me to do so.

Another layer/aspect I just realized today regards Dobby. When a house elf (which Dobby is one) is given clothing of any sort, he becomes a 'free elf' and therefore is no longer required to slave away serving his master. He has been 'saved' from a life of servitude to the Devil and 'saved' for a life of freely given service to God

How similar it is--in one sense--to the occasion wherein God gave Adam and Eve clothing which took away their guilt and shame of being 'naked.' Also, aren't the priests robes of righteousness referred to as 'garments of salvation?' Also, when we obey the Gospel and are baptized for remission of our sins, do we not 'Put On' Christ?

Just something that occurred to me and some food for thought.