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Message: <blockquote data-quote="blargney the second" data-source="post: 3656047" data-attributes="member: 14678">Answer: hubris.  Riddle had no shortage of it.I really enjoyed Deathly Hallows.  It made many of the unexplained inconsistencies in previous books make much more sense.  Here are some things that stood out to me as interesting:1) When Harry left Privet Drive and particularly when Hedwig was killed, I thought, "Ooo, he's starting the Hero's Journey.  This is going to be a good one."  It became clear that the entire rest of the series was setup for a very solid Joseph Campbell story in the final book.  Rowling executed some excellent variations along the way.2) The widespread terror that Voldemort's regime caused was impressively implemented.  When confronted with fear beyond what they'd ever experienced, people buckled in their strongest opinions.  Xeno Lovegood was awesome.3) I loved that Dumbledore was human.  He made mistakes along the way, and sought to make reparations afterward when he felt contrition.  Prior to reading the book, I was convinced he was going to come back from the dead.  Phoenix and all that.  I was glad to be wrong.4) My understanding of the last fight with Voldemort was that the Elder Wand knew who its true master was: Harry.  He'd destroyed so many of Voldemort's Horcruxes that he'd irreparably damaged V's soul.  When Voldemort killed him, Harry actually won that duel because Voldemort did more harm to himself than to his enemy.5) I don't think Draco was a bad guy.  I was happy that Harry showed him clemency.Damn fine book.-blarg</blockquote>

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