Plot in OotP

[lupinlore]

No: HPFGUIDX 118099


sophierom wrote:
>.... Dumbledore makes the most callous choices because he wants to
> put wizardingkind above the happiness of one child.  But, as the
> relationship deepens, Dumbledore begins to love Harry so much that 
his
> emotions interfere with good decision making.  We're seeing the
> decline of Dumbledore as we we see the rise of Harry and Voldemort.
> It's kind of sad, really!

Well, I could see this, except for JKR's comment about Dumbledore 
being "very wise" and "the epitome of goodness."  This type of 
callous behavior doesn't strike me as very consistent with either.
And if she has Harry simply forgiving him and saying "It's all right 
that you left me to be abused, I understand," I'm not so sure I won't 
throw the book against the wall.

As for the other explanations you offer, I agree that they are all 
possible, but seem somewhat contrived.

Still, we will have to see.

Lupinlore