Albus Dumbledore: the myth and the man

[potioncat]

No: HPFGUIDX 96111

Neri wrote:
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> 
> It is of course possible to explain only *some* of the items above 
> (take your pick). Where would that leave us? With a wise man that 
is 
> not omniscient, that is frequently a step behind his evil foe, and 
> sometimes makes critical mistakes. Personally I find such a view of 
> DD much more human, realistic and interesting.
> 
>x  

Potioncat:
I think you've made an excellent post.  I believe we were presented 
with 11 year-old-Harry's view of DD as infalible.  As Harry aged, we 
saw DD as more and more "human."  If DD was omniscient, the WW 
wouldn't have the problems it does!