Dumbledore

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No: HPFGUIDX 33451

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., "mjollner" <mjollner at y...> wrote:
>  It is hinted that Dumbledore must know of a 
> prophecy concerning these two [meaning HP & LV], and decided to 
give Harry some practice 
> in facing LV within the relative safety of Hogwart's (and where 
> Dumbledore could protect him and help him) before Harry has to do 
it 
> for real and for keeps.
> 
> 
> mjollner

I really don't agree with the word "prophecy" in your post. 
Dumbledore seems to be about everything *but* prophecy. He does not 
respect Trelawney's divination, and always talks about people making 
their own path.

I would be more agreeable with your post if you said "special 
knowledge" than "prophecy". Special knowledge means that he has 
studied Lily's spell & LV's powers, and coupled with the wands 
being 'brothers', he knows that Harry is the only one who can be 
successful (or something along those lines).

I just think prophecies are a cliche JKR is wisely avoiding.

Otherwise, I think the rest of your post is pretty interesting.

A Barkeep in Diagon Alley.