[HPforGrownups] Re: Ron is Dumbledore?

[Taryn Kimel]

No: HPFGUIDX 53439

Melody:
Hmmm, Ron as Dumbledore.  Given Ron's reputation to date in the
series, seems Dumbledore does not have to be so squeaky clean now.  In
fact, that could cover a few of MD's dark spots you know.
*Dumbledore* may not of manipulated all, but a Ron!Dumbledore.  Well,
he is *there* to manipulate it all.  Though, what is he manipulating?
 Ron, when he went back in time, already knew what all had happened.
He cannot change anything.  So, what would he be doing as Dumbledore?
 Hmm, I think I am lost here somewhere.  Oh, well.  No big surprise on
my part I guess.

Me:
Ah, but he wouldn't be /changing/ the past. He'd be /causing/ the past, just like in PoA. Harry and Hermione didn't /change/ anything, because it had already happened. They merely /caused/ it.

Melody:
And as for Alberforth?  Well, when Ron took over as Dumbledore, he
accepted on Dumbledore's family.  He had all those years to learn
about dear old Alber and his goat.  And I bet after the Weasleys,
Ron's eyes might of been a bit big seeing a family like the kind
Dumbledore probably has.

Me:
Wait, I'm a bit confused on that... Dumbledore wouldn't /have/ a family, because he would simply be Ron in the past. His family would /still/ be the Weasley's. He wouldn't have an actual biological family in the past. Ron is not "taking over as Dumbledore." He is creating the persona.

--Taryn

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