How many turns?

[lizvega2]

No: HPFGUIDX 89506

I'm a little amused at the ideas of Ron and Dumbledore being the 
same person. As far as I have been able to read, the proof for this 
theory is:

The long crooked nose
The red hair
And the fact that Dumbledore always knows what's going on

Is that it?

I'm sorry, and I truly don't intend to offend any of the posters who 
believe this theory, but wouldn't it be a little contrived if that 
were the key to everything? Dumbledore sent himself back in time to 
act as a friend to Harry, and for what, exactly? How would this plot 
device lend in furthering Harry's destiny to 'vanquish' the dark 
lord?

I'm sorry, but I think we're all grasping at straws. 

Two similar physical features isn't enough to convince me. As far as 
Dumbledore knowing everything, he doesn't.

He didn't know that Sirius would die because he hadn't given Harry 
the pertinent information. He didn't know that the Marauders were 
animagi. He didn't know that Peter was the Potter's secret keeper. 

Dumbledore is, according to Jo about 150 years old. I'd like to 
think that if I were able to live to that age, I'd be pretty damned 
smart too. Lots of lessons learned. Definitely not all knowing, but 
wise. 

As far as the Time Turner.....I know, we all want it to make another 
appearance. One thing I keep thinking about is, Hermione was told by 
DD "3 turns should do it", (IOW, 3 turns = 3 hours)If Dumbledore is 
Ron, how many times did he have to turn the time turner to take him 
back?