The Gleam Revisited

[bugaloo37]

No: HPFGUIDX 45107

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., "Liz" <cureluv88 at h...> wrote:
> <snip> 
> I like this idea.  I don't think it's too simple or anything.  I 
just wonder why, if that's the case, Dumbledore couldn't just say 
that to Harry at the end of GoF.  It doesn't seem like something that 
would have to be kept secret from Harry.  What does everyone think?
> 

There seems to be a list of things that Dumbledore is apparently 
keeping to himself or at least, from Harry:  1) Why did Voldemort 
want to kill Harry?; 2) why does Dumbledore trust Snape implicitly?; 
3)why does Harry have to return to the Dursley's each summer? and 4) 
why is Dumbledore seemingly pleased with Voldemort's regained human 
form?  There may be other bits of information that he is keeping to 
himself-I just can't think of them right now.  I think I have 
mentioned this before-but if so, here I go again.  I believe keeping 
certain things from Harry and possibly others is another way of 
protecting Harry.  IMO, the fact that we do not know why they are 
hidden, just adds to their mystique.  It keeps us guessing.  IMO, 
Harry will remain in the dark-so to speak, for as long as possible, 
though with only three books to go, I believe certain revelations 
will have to be forthcoming to keep the readers coming back for 
more.  Good writing knows how to walk the line between giving and 
taking-lending credence to what we believe to be the truth and 
pointing out our mistakes in our understanding.  Could it be if Harry 
knew of Voldemort's new found vulnerability, he would act 
differently?  Perhaps, he would over-react or even under-react as the 
case may be with dealing with Voldemort?  Decisions, decisions-
Dumbledore is having to make quite a few now.  He is having to place 
his confidence in others.  Look at what is at risk-not just Harry's 
well-being but the future of the WW as a whole.  What is good for 
Harry is good for all of them- not necessarily because he must be 
protected at all costs-but because each person has a value-a worth.  
IMO, when one person is harmed unnecessarily- we are all diminished. 
This is what I have gleaned from my reading.

bugaloo37