[HPforGrownups] RE: Who Will Die?

[Amber ?]

No: HPFGUIDX 30864


>From: Phil Nel <philnel at ksu.edu>
>
>Has anyone named Dumbledore as a candidate in the "Who Will Die?" 
>discussions?

Most certainly there has been speculation about Dumbledore's possible death. 
For me, it's practically inescapable. And not just because of all the hints 
of Dumbledore being tired. McGonagall's line in PS/SS is a dead ringer:

"I know you haven't," said Professor McGongagall, sounding half exasperated, 
half admiring. "But you're different. Everyone knows you're the only one 
You-Know - oh, all right, Voldemort, was frightened of." (SS, US edition, pg 
11)

That and the quote that Dumbledore is one of the most powerful wizards 
living practically seals his death sentence. Can you imagine the hysteria 
and panic if Dumbledore were to die? The only wizard that Voldemort is/was 
frightened of and he's *dead*? It makes sense, in my twisted mind, for JKR 
to get rid of Dumbledore. It ups the ante, as it were, and would force Harry 
(or someone if Harry decides to be reluctant) to take his place.

If Dumbledore doesn't die in the next three books, I will be completely 
surprised. Dumbfounded, even.

~Amber

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