[SpiritWarrior]

Right, he "lucked out" even as a child, and avoided being slain by the "killing curse" (Power word: Die). But even this, was because of his Mother's sacrifice - not his.

And so, thorughout his wizarding life, people are consisitently telling him he is the chosen one, and dying for him etc.

There are some inherent bonuses he has against Voldermort (the wands being twinned, the blood being shared) but other than these, Harry is hardly prepared for a confrontation with the dark one. These small bonuses alone will not get him through that fight.

I mean, why didn't he bury his head in books like Hermione did as soon as he was told he would inevitably face him? That's what I would dedicate my time to. I'd also ask Hermoine to tutor me so I could learn faster and "on the fly"...I have this genius who is also my best friend constantly around me, yet I prefer to dance with her in a tent while our lives are in mortal danger. I'd turn off the radio, and demand she teach me how to petrify people.