Monday, August 14, 2017

A Song for Harry (And a Word or Two)



Two nights ago (maybe three), I finished it. I finished watching the Harry Potter series.

To say I have mixed feelings would be the understatement of the wizarding world. My mind went from "Awww, that's so sweet" to "You JERK!" to "Whoa, now I get it!" to "How could you do this to me, JK? Why?!" to "YESSS!!! Finally!" to "Whaaaaat? That makes zero sense!"

So... very strange experience, huh?

I liked it far better than Part One of Deathly Hallows, where Harry did nothing but camp out in the wilderness with angstyness. Sorry if I spoiled the movie for you. But I think it was a (mostly) great end to a series that comes up with ways to keep my attention. And I think Miss Rowling enjoys lobbing those surprises at the heads of us readers.

I have much to say on the matter of Harry Potter. But that, for the moment, must wait. I have limited time to write. So I'll briefly address one thing that has really been annoying me for awhile, but that was dealt with in the last movie: Harry's 'hero's journey'. He doesn't really undertake it.

To be sure, he defeats several enemies (particularly in the first five stories), but Harry doesn't really do much to become worthy of his title of Chosen One. What, you think it all comes to you just like that? Honestly though, one time he accomplished something literally by luck. I'm not joking: watch or read the stories. Of course, this being the last one, Harry has to finish this, or everyone shall die. I will talk more about Harry's progression, what there is of it, at length another time.


Back in... I think it was May... I had just watched the Half-Blood Prince for the first time. That night, newly-made memories and imagination met to create inspiration. That inspiration ensnared my mind and utterly refused to let me go. So I dashed into the library to write it down. The words I wrote turned into these lyrics. I had most of it written down that night, then finished it the next day.

It doesn't have a title yet. I also haven't worked out the tune yet. Someday, I'm going to do a Mid-Week Music post about it, once I make a video of it. This song is for those Christians who have adopted a worldview of quietism, who just pine away waiting for Jesus to come back and take them away. It's also about Harry Potter. It's a call to arms. You're a wizard, Harry: now act like it.


You're living in a war zone
And you're sitting on your hands
You're still just goofing off instead
Of making battle plans

You're snogging and you're shuffling
And not sticking to your guns
Come on!
You are the Chosen Ones

It's high time you get out there
And learn just what to do
It's time to fight
For what is right
Give You-Know-Who
His devil's due

Take up now your weapons
This is a war we're in
Why are you still sitting there?
You've got a world to win

If you're waiting for the End Times
You've got a while to go
If you're gonna live in this old world
You need to learn and grow

You're in the Master's Army
Don't you get it, son? You're on
Take up the Hero's Journey
Through darkness into dawn

Our enemies are dangerous
They don't mess around
Come on!
Now learn to stand your ground

It's high time you get out there
And learn just what to do
It's time to fight
For what is right
Give You-Know-Who
His devil's due

***

When our enemies steal a little more freedom every day
When ones we love are casualties and ones we trust betray
Know that you've a Mighty Fortress
And you'll never stand alone
A hope for us to cling to
In this world that's made of stone

***



Now make your spirits light up
Like a fireworks display
With a sword to slay the Serpent
And a map to show the way

Lumos in a dark world
Hope to all who truly hear
Come on!
Our destiny draws near

It's high time you get out there
It's the only thing to do
It's might for right
For truth and light
Beat You-Know-Who
His reign is through!

Learn from the Greatest Hero
The self-sacrifice He gave
Why are you still sitting there?
You've got a world to save

Why are you still sitting there?
You've got a world to save


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