Sunday, January 12, 2014

Harry Potter Parallels

Similarities between the Harry Potter Series and my mission:


Being assigned to a mission is like being sorted into a house at Hogwarts. Like the sorting hat, an Apostle sizes us up and decides what mission is our best fit. And, based on my Pottermore account, Bolivia Cochabamba is the Gryffindor of missions.


The Missionary Training Center (MTC, or my spanish-speaking one will be a CCM) is like Hogwarts. Where I will be for 6 weeks to learn my powers of choice, missionary lessons.

Parseltongue is my mission language. Really, it's Spanish. Like there's a difference. At first, it will be terrifying, but later I will see how much it will bless my life. Just like my boy Harry.

Ron and Hermione are two extremes of companions I will probably encounter. One who is well versed with excellent execution, plays by the rules, and is a little bit of a know-it-all. Another who is a little bit of a goofball, with the occasional case of the murmurs. Both bold and caring with a lot to teach me.

Dumbledore is my mission president. Wise from years of experience. He will always be there to answers questions, provide support and comfort, and will definitely not be shy about putting me in place when I need it.

Voldemort is the adversary. Pretty self-explanatory. Don't worry, I'll beat him.

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