Mirror of Erised (was: About the gleam of triumph...)

[M.Clifford]

No: HPFGUIDX 59010

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, Melanie L Ellis <emeleel at j...> 
wrote:

> 
> Which makes me wonder - why did DD decide it was time to move the 
stone
> from Gringott's and then guard it? Maybe I'm just forgetting 
something,
> but as I recall, there was zero indication that Voldemort was on the
> prowl. 
> 
Valky (me):
DD does say he has sources watching the location of Voldemort. 
Perhaps he is aware of a plot to steal the stone, and even Quirrel's 
involvement. Maybe he even plays devils advocate in allowing Quirrel 
to stay on at Hogwarts despite his suspicious behaviour regarding the 
attempted theft. 
DD is existentialist. In spite of any suspicions he has about 
Quirrell!Voldemort DD distinctly lacks vanity. He would not pursue a 
path of flagrant bickering with the MM and WW about Voldemorts 
return. It is so inconsequential to him that he proves he is right to 
anyone, he simply allows the events to unfold being aware in his 
omnipresent way that something is going on, but not actively seeking 
any personal glory.
In all events he maintains that he does not fear Voldemort. It is 
here we see the pivotal distinction. He is not afraid and therefore 
does not feel the need to subdue the wraith,as does the Ministry. 
It is a stretch to say he knowingly allowed the wraith to walk the 
corridors of Hogwarts and interact with his students. Or is it. Just 
how Zen being is our Dumbledore, really? 
There is simply no saying he doesn't care about the possible danger 
to his students, of course he cares. 
What he doesn't do is actively fear for them.
By moving the stone to Hogwarts to protect it he has moved the 
centrality of the issue of the return of Voldemort to a place beneath 
his watchful eye. 
Keep your friends close and your enemies closer...?