[HPforGrownups] Re: My *One* Most Rock-Solid OoP Prediction

[Jesta Hijinx]

No: HPFGUIDX 59831

>I don't think Crouch should count as an example, since his tiredness
>was the result of being Imperioed (and fighting against it,
>presumably). I wouldn't say it *characterizes* him.
>Secondly, what about Gandalf? He's described as tired, looking old,
>etc., but he doesn't die. On the contrary, the weariness functions as
>a cloak that hides his strength.
>For this reason, I've always disagreed with the whole line of
>argument that sees in the descriptions of Dumbledore as old and tired
>a foreshadowing of his death. If anything, I see the scenes where JKR
>underlines how strong and vigorous Dumbledore is despite his look of
>age, foreshadow his survival and triumph.
>
Yaah...and think of Yoda, hobbling around on his walking stick until he 
kicks some serious Dooku butt with his lightsabre duel.

Felinia

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