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Significance in Id Harry's first appearance timing + Possible Uriel sighting!
Mira:
--- Quote from: Snark Knight on April 24, 2014, 05:34:10 AM ---I thought of Mab's comment too, suggesting Uriel only decided Harry was worthy of notice after he resisted Lash for so long.
Of course, Mab isn't omniscient - she could be plain wrong, in addition to speaking vaguely.
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Yes, it is possible because Harry is a star child and could have a significant roll to play in the future, he has kept a very close eye on Harry. He may even have had orders regarding Harry. Just a WAG but how about if Harry gave into the shadow, kill him.. Because if the other side gained a powerful wizard and a star child too boot, that would give them unfair advantage.
Serack:
I am reading chapter 30 of Dead Beat and came across something which reminded me of this topic:
--- Quote from: Dead Beat Ch. 30 ---"That all for ya?" asked an nterprising vendor. He was a potbellied balding gardner selling fresh fruit and vegetables from the back of a pickup on a corner, and he was the only one I'd seen who wasn't trying gouge Chicagoans in their moment of trial. He put the pumpkin I'd chosen in a thin plastic bag as he did, and took the money I offered.
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The gardner then points out how the city's mood is getting worse and after helping Harry get his things into his car he says:
--- Quote from: Dead Beat Ch. 30 ---"About time I got my old self out of here anyway, I think. Getting tense around here. Thunderstorm's coming in."
"Newspaper weatherman said it was supposed to be clear," I said.
The vendor snorted and tapped his nose. I've lived around this old lake all my life. there's a storm coming."
Boy was there. In spades.
He nodded to me. "You should get home. Good night to stay in and read a book."
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The thing is, this guy says "hell" and "damned" as well, which kinda goes against the angelic motif. I just thought he was an interesting character and wondered if he had a hidden identity. Maybe Odin or something.
Griffyn612:
--- Quote from: Serack on October 22, 2014, 11:48:16 PM ---I am reading chapter 30 of Dead Beat and came across something which reminded me of this topic:
The gardner then points out how the city's mood is getting worse and after helping Harry get his things into his car he says:
The thing is, this guy says "hell" and "damned" as well, which kinda goes against the angelic motif. I just thought he was an interesting character and wondered if he had a hidden identity. Maybe Odin or something.
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Man, I hope not.
Not because fear of 'everyone being someone' or anything. But because that old man gave Harry some hope. Hope for humanity, and that it could handle things like what was happening. The old man wasn't gouging people, and helped Harry carry his stuff to his car. He was a good man. If he was something more, like Odin in disguise... well, it weakens the prospects for humanity.
I know this sounds contrary, especially coming from me, who insists that "just-a-good-man" Malcolm might have been a KotC. But I see that as more foundation for just how unique Harry is, rather than making everyone something.
But for all we know, the round-bellied mailman from the first book was Odin, as was the old man, and others along the way, just so he could keep a close eye on events as they unfolded. I don't think its necessary, considering his powers, but its always possible.
Tami Seven:
There does get to a point where it loses it's value if every mortal who ever talks to Harry about anything is secretly soem supernatural being in disguise. A few times, fine. But once we start becoming suspicious of the mailman, the store clerk, teh housewife, the policeman, the fireman, the landlady ... then its' too, too much. I'd like to think that ordinary mortals can have their moments as well, their 15 seconds of fame, their occasional insights and words of wisdom, without being anything but ordinary mortals.
Serack:
Topic unlocked briefly since someone wanted to post a new thought. It's liable to autolock in a day or 2.
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