SteveMorison 407 June 30, 2015 Share June 30, 2015 I've been watching the Harry Potter movies again a few times lately and I've spotted that there's actually a fair few similarities with MLP, particularly with Celestia and Dumbledore. The most obvious is that magic is a major theme in both worlds, but both also teach that love/friendship is the most powerful form of magic. Both Celestia and Dumbledore are presented as old wise leaders who are the head of their respective institutions and are amongst the most powerful beings in their worlds. Both Celestia and Dumbledore have a faithful student who are both talented at magic and are the main protagonists of the series fighting the worlds evils, and Twilight/Harry see Celestia/Dumbledore as idols or parent figures who can do no wrong. Both Celestia and Dumbledore live in castles and both have a pheonix for a pet. The similarity between Celestia and Dumbledore is referenced in Magical Mystery Cure when Celestia tours Twilight through the heavenly realm much like Dumbledore did for Harry in The Deathly Hallows, which most likely was a partly intentional reference. Both worlds have a dark forest surrounding the home of the protagonists, filled with dark creatures that will kill, and both worlds have a creature loving protagonist living in a cottage on the edge of the forest. I wonder how aware the writers are of all these things in common. Also, a possible parallel between Luna and Snape, both having experience with the dark side but in the end are companions to Celestia/Dumbledore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fawkes The Phoenix 737 June 30, 2015 Share June 30, 2015 As Dumbledore's phoenix I approve this post. 1 Equestria's best unicorns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daring_Do 552 June 30, 2015 Share June 30, 2015 I've noticed the similarities myself. Like I've said before, in Season 6 Discord kills Celestia. (I guess I treat Discord as Snape, instead of Luna) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMorison 407 June 30, 2015 Author Share June 30, 2015 I've noticed the similarities myself. Like I've said before, in Season 6 Discord kills Celestia. (I guess I treat Discord as Snape, instead of Luna)Discord: So when the time comes, the element of magic must die?Celestia: Yes, she must die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fawkes The Phoenix 737 June 30, 2015 Share June 30, 2015 Discord: So when the time comes, the element of magic must die? Celestia: Yes, she must die. Well in my headcanon she died and resurrected in Magical Mistery Cure. So the prophecy came true! Equestria's best unicorns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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