The Spying Game

[prefectmarcus]

No: HPFGUIDX 39724

porphyria_ash writes:

Marcus, I can't make you see the fun in this explanation of events. 
:-) I admit it might not be true, but I think it has some 
possibilites. It does explain some irregularites in the text. And I'm 
fond of conspiracy theories. 
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Yes,  speculation is fun, especially since we don't have all the 
information yet.  However, it is my nature to pick things apart 
looking for flaws.  I can't help it, which is why I enjoy Harry 
Potter so well.  I have found so few true FLINTs.  Most 
inconsistancies can be explained very easily, especially the ones 
involving what somebody said.  JKR has shown the refreshing trait of 
not tying up all the loose ends at the end of a book.  Her characters 
do not always speak the absolute truth, just like in real life.  

She has also shown a wonderful gift of making all her plot twists 
plausible, except for Pseudo-moody.  But hey, nobody's perfect, not 
even JKR.  :)

BTW, what irregularities are you referring to?
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Debbie (elfundeb) writes:

First, let me add my voice to the chorus of thousands who are pleased 
to see Pip endorse Competent! Snape, even if he is a mean ugly 
schnook sometimes (well, most of the time). 
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Oh yes.  Being a mean ugly shnook does not automatically preclude one 
from being competent, or honorable for that matter.  :)

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Debbie again:

Basically, I think that rather than setting Harry up, Dumbledore 
figured out what kind of choices Harry was making and then gave him 
the tools he would need to have a chance to succeed. 

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This is the best explanation I've ever seen on Dumbledore's actions 
in book #1.  Thanks!

Marcus