Dumbledore as Animagus (was:What *Really* is the Purpose

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--- In HPforGrownups at y..., Edblanning at a... wrote:
> Pip:
> > Incidentally, how many of us have spotted that Dumbledore is an 
> > Animagi? Any ideas on his transfigured form (a phoenix??)
> 
> On what basis did you come to the conclusion that he was an 
Animagus? 
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However it has also been pointed out to me (when I made an animagus 
> speculation about Harry) that JKR has said there will be no more 
> animagi revealed.
> 
> OTOH, perhaps that's a Dobby clue and he has been revealed in a way 
> which we've (I've) missed.
> 
> Eloise.
> who really *is* going to bed now.

I'm basing it on the fact that when Hermione looked up the registered 
Animagi, she said that there have only been seven *this century*. 
(PoA p. 258 UK hardback). Dumbledore, of course, would have been 
registered in the previous Century. Also on the fact he was the 
Transfiguration teacher. 
> > 
Of course, if JKR says it's no go, it's no go. 
Unless there's another revealing clue I haven't spotted [grin].
Pip

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