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Dina:
Someone else thinks that this plot device is wasted? In the first books it was mentioned a lot but then I think only the "die alone" and his effect in Harry's mind has been relevant. It seems a shame to not exploit it better.

Conspiracy Theorist:
I think it represents that death curses, entropy curses, the Barabas curse and prophecy may have problems taking hold of Harry, each of these create pre-destination, creating a fixed point for Harry’s death, the opposite of free will, and it maybe related to his Starborn status.

The same would apply to Drakul, and to Listen. Drakul killed several wizards in BG and may have been hit by a couple of Death Curses before he even took on Harry.

The_Sibelis:
What do you mean? Cassius' curse? 🤷‍♂️ How do we know it isn't what made Rudy's gun misfire? It happened literally the same day Murphy hooked up with Dresden after all. That's a pretty big coincidence to try to ignore. I'm certain we'll see more with Lara too.

Conspiracy Theorist:
I believe Uriel had words with Harry about that Death Curse indicating it had been discharged.

Mira:

  I think death curses are tricky, for one thing I think you have to be aware that you are dying to throw one.  If death happens quickly and unexpectedly, there isn't time to throw it.  Harry did "die alone" but he fell into icy cold water into Mab's arms and was revived, end of curse.  Also as Malcolm pointed out to him, everyone dies alone, so the curse wasn't much of a curse.  In the case of Margaret, she knew sooner or later Lord Raith would murder her, so she had one prepared and apparently had time, and I imagine it took merely a word or thought, or even her dying breath that triggered it.

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