Dumbledore's death and Arthur (was: Lupin as next Headmaster)

[acciosirius]

No: HPFGUIDX 78152

Margaret wrote:
It seems(at least to me) very likely he will be killed by Voldemort 
himself.

digger adds:
I agree, Margaret, that DD will die at the hand of Voldemort during 
battle. This will (imho) mark the 'darkest just before dawn' moment 
for the OotP. Harry will also 'inherit' Fawkes when DD passes on.

Now me (AccioSirius Jen):

I'm really hoping that Dumbledore doesn't die - but if he has to, I 
agree with digger that it will be "darkest just before dawn" for the 
good guys. However, I keep getting a nagging feeling that I've been 
trying to shake off that his death will be the result of betrayal by 
someone he trusts, like Snape (I like Snape, that's why it's so hard 
for me to admit that I feel that way! And I'm really hoping that JKR 
gives us a solid reason why DD trusts him in Book Six, not Seven, so 
I can trust him completely as well!)

A couple of other people have talked about Arthur's role if 
Dumbledore were to die in this thread. I, personally, would like 
some of Arthur's shining moments to include taking Lucius Malfoy 
down a few pegs (perhaps by becoming MoM and having the respect of 
the WW - that would really burn Lucius, who's now known as 
a "scumbag".) But am I the only one who would like to see Arthur and 
Lucius paired against each other in battle? 

Just my rambling thoughts, AccioSirius Jen (who also wonders how 
Hedwig would react if Harry inherited Fawkes)