dragon's blood/future/etc/ was:Re: The wizarding world and empire/Grindlewald

[tcyhunt <tcyhunt@earthlink.net>]

No: HPFGUIDX 50854


jodel at a... wrote:

<very large snip>

 The WW may not even have *been* 
> at war during Riddle's school days. And Dumbledore's status as 
being arguably 
> the "greatest" wizard of the 20th century is a lot more likely to 
rest upon 
> those 12 uses of dragon's blood and the subjects of his 
collaboration with 
> Flamel than it does on having defeated Grindlewald. It is not 
*necessary* 
> that Dumbledore be a "war hero" in order to be regarded as "great". 
> Everything we've been shown of his character leans more to his 
being a "great 
> humanitarian", instead. Even if Voldemort *is* afraid of him.
> 
> -JOdel (grumpily)


JOdel's comments reminded me of an observation I made quite a while 
ago (but like most stray thougths in my head - they often get shoved 
into a corner and collect quite a bit of dust before they see light 
again).

Given JKR's use of red herrings and her ability to sneak in key 
elements as the seemingly mundane - I have often thought that there 
is more to the contents of Dumbledore's Wizard Card than meets the 
eye.  I have no doubt that Grindewald will be key in future 
developments.  I also believe that the 12 uses of dragon's blood (and 
dragons in general) will play a major part.  I think we'll see more 
of Charlie Weasely and possibly even Norbert.  There are so many 
references to dragons that it can't just be idle chatter.

Anyone else have opinions on this they care to share?

Tcy