Is Dumbledore Vain?

[dfrankiswork at netscape.net]

No: HPFGUIDX 27636

Catlady wrote:

> It occured to me today that perhaps Dumbledore is NOT VAIN, but 
> merely understands his obligation to his position(s): Headmaster 
> of Hogwarts, leader of the anti-Voldemort resistance, greatest 
> wizard of the century. Maybe he shows his respect for Hogwarts and
> his awareness that it is an honor to be Headmaster by dressing, and 
> speaking, in the manner expected of a Headmaster of Hogwarts. Maybe
> he has found the the students and the 'wizard in the street' will 
pay 
> more attention to what he is trying to teach them if he dresses, 
and 
> speaks, in a way that impresses them. 

Perhaps it is true that high heeled purple boots are just what is 
needed to convince the average prospective parent in seconds that 
Dumbledore has that aura of headmasterly responsibility - anything is 
possible in the WW.

But I prefer to think that D loves dressing up, and likes others to 
share this innocent pleasure.

David,

thinking that Californian Blake's 7 fans are far higher in the 
hierarchy of wierd...