Lecter Specters

Okay, fellow #DresdenFiles fanatics, let's talk about one of Harry's absolutely wild plans—the one involving the infamous Corpsetaker and those chilling Lecter Specters! If you've been delving into the series, especially around the time Harry was (let's just say) *currently kinda dead*, this particular strategy probably stuck with you. The idea of throwing the Lecter Specters at Corpsetaker seemed like a brilliant move to Harry, right? A desperate man, facing an unfathomable evil, often takes desperate measures. But then you have poor *Mortimer Lindquist*, who was *currently being tortured by said Corpsetaker*, absolutely *knowing exactly why it's the worst plan ever*. And honestly, Mortimer had every right to feel that way! Corpsetaker, for those who might need a refresher or are just getting into the series, is one of the most terrifying, utterly repulsive villains Harry has ever faced. She's not just a run-of-the-mill dark sorceress; she's a body-snatching, mind-controlling horror show. Her ability to take over bodies, twisting them to her will and using them up, is just stomach-churning. She represents a deep violation of self and spirit, making her a truly formidable and personal enemy for Harry. She’s a master of psychological warfare as much as magical, and her presence always ratchets up the tension. Then we have the Lecter Specters. These aren't your friendly neighborhood ghosts. They are remnants, echoes of truly monstrous individuals, imbued with a chilling hunger and a distinct malevolence. Harry's intention was likely to unleash this chaotic, predatory force against Corpsetaker, hoping they would overwhelm her or at least distract her long enough for an advantage. It sounds good on paper, a monster-on-monster fight, right? But the thing about Harry's plans is they often have unforeseen consequences, especially when dealing with entities as ancient and cunning as Corpsetaker. Mortimer Lindquist's perspective is crucial here. Being directly in Corpsetaker's clutches, experiencing her torment firsthand, gave him a unique and horrifying insight into her capabilities. He understood that unleashing unpredictable, malevolent entities like the Lecter Specters into an already volatile situation, especially when Corpsetaker was the one pulling the strings of his suffering, was less a strategy and more an act of reckless abandon. Corpsetaker thrives on chaos, on fear, on spiritual corruption. What if the Specters didn't just attack her, but *her current host*, or worse, *Mortimer himself*? What if Corpsetaker could somehow turn them to her advantage, absorbing their power or redirecting their malice? It's not hard to see why Mortimer, in his unenviable position, saw it for the catastrophic idea it was. This whole episode is a prime example of Harry's character: brilliant but often impulsive, always fighting against overwhelming odds, and frequently making decisions that, while well-intentioned, have severe repercussions. It highlights the sheer desperation of the battles he fights and the personal toll they take on everyone involved. What do you guys think? Was Harry's gambit with the Lecter Specters a moment of genius desperation, or a classic Harry 'oops, I did it again' moment that almost made things infinitely worse for everyone, especially poor Mortimer?