*quirks eyebrow* I have to admit, I hadn't thought of what would happen when the life-debts are EQUAL, instead of stronger.
Actually, I was focused on two other thoughts, one being that Hermione is not *always* right, and this might be one of those occassions; and the second being that the laws of the universe don't usually apply to Harry, for whatever reason.
But apparently you already have a firm idea of where you're going with this...I can't wait to see what that is!