Harry Potter, and looking for archetypes

[Monica]

if you've got some sketches of your work or plan I'd love to see them!

No, I didn't get that far. I just planned out which characters fit which archetypes, and I don't even remember that anymore - was about 6-7 years ago, when my son was reading the books. I think I quit working on it when I realized there were still more books to come. I planned to resume once I read the rest of the books, but never picked up the project again after that. I'm not a Tarot expert - just a dabbler! - so I wasn't really qualified to take it on.

as for the original link above ... the archetypes tend to make a good basis for fiction as they have a way of reaching down into the unconscious mind ... and playing the notes of the Logos. One doesn't have to be aware of it to enjoy the effects ... it is just a deeply satisfying part of good storytelling (usually).

Agreed. I think the archetypes are to be found in any good work of literature, as well as the so-called 'holy' books. That's why Christians think their bible is 'alive.' Is, to them. It becomes an oracle for them, just as we might use the Tarot.