"There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and he who fears is not perfected in love." --1 John 4:18

Throughout the novel one key theme reappears consistently as Harry battles with the evil Lord Voldemort. That theme is one of love, the love formed between friends so great that death itself cannot overcome it. In fact it is indeed this very love that in the end overcomes even death itself. Harry’s selflessness in death is testament to the love he had for all. His love overcame the fear of evil and the fear of death. This love can be seen as a metaphor to love of Jesus Christ as written in the Gospels. The love of God for us sending Him to the cross to die, a love that overcame the power of death forever.