Albus Dumbledore (character sketch)

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--- In HPforGrownups at y..., "Caius Marcius" <coriolan at w...> wrote:
> --- In HPforGrownups at y..., naama_gat at h... wrote:
> > --- In HPforGrownups at y..., "Caius Marcius" <coriolan at w...> wrote:
> 
> At the same time, there is a calculating, ruthless side to 
Dumbledore 
> that I think is best illuminated at the beginning of the story, 
when 
> he chooses not to reveal why Harry must be raised by the cruel and 
> petty Dursleys. Dumbledore strongly downplays their Muggleness, not 
> sharing with either McGonagall or Hagrid the true nature of that 
> family. When Hagrid finally meets Harry, he is clearly shocked - he 
> expected Harry to be at least somewhat informed on his wizard 
> heritage (and just who was responsible for not informing him 
> accurately?)

Hmmm. I think this is something to watch, most definitely. On the 
other hand, some of the "deviousness" incidents may have just been 
coincidence, e.g. the Pensieve. 

> 
>  At Clinton Rossiter wrote in his study on Tne American Presidency, 
> deviousness is not a quality we openly admire, and too much of it 
is 
> likely to backfire, but it is nevertheless an indispensable quality 
> for any successful political (not necessarily spiritual) leader. 

Goodness, CMC, you're becoming a Slytherin defender. :) I think that 
Dumbledore is not as disengaged as it seems, and that he doesn't 
broadcast it is not necessarily a bad thing. 

Charmian