DD an animagus?

[justcarol67]

No: HPFGUIDX 90324

Carol wrote:

The presence of a bee or wasp isn't *proof* that Dumbledore is an
animagus, but in conjunction with his last name (which actually means
bumblebee, not wasp), it's an interesting bit of evidence. I
personally hope he isn't--we've had too many animagi already <snip>.
Also, if he's unregistered, that would mean he not only condones
rule-breaking, he also practices it. <snip>

However, much as I don't want the theory to be true, I do see one more
piece of evidence leading in that direction. Like McGonagall, our
registered animagus, Dumbledore was the Transfiguration teacher. In
fact, he was *her* Transfiguration teacher, meaning that he must have
taught her how to transform into a cat. That being the case, he
certainly could have taught himself to turn into a bee or wasp.

I prefer to believe the theory that Dumbledore is so powerfully
magical that he can make himself invisible at will <snip>, but I do
see the evidence to indicate that you may be right.
 
Tanya responded:
 
Just one thing to add.  Hermione got the animagus list, sure, but it
was a list of all the animagus witches and wizards within the past 100
years. As Dumbledore is older than that, He could of easily managed
the skill in under 50 years and be off the list in regards to time line.

Thanks. That makes me feel better about the rule-breaking, anyway, and
the bee/wasp theory is certainly less contrived (and difficult to
sustain as a plot device) than the DD=Ron time travel theory. I seem
to remember Ron or Harry stunning a wasp when they're practicing
stunning spells (possibly in Trelawney's class?). I'll have to pay
more attention to the bee/wasp references. If any stinging insects
show up in a scene where DD is also present, or the insect stings
Harry or one of his friends, I guess we can throw the theory out the
window. Otherwise, it remains a possibility.

Carol