DD's agenda (was LV's survival )

[Jen Reese]

No: HPFGUIDX 112121

Carolyn:
> Ah, to have such trust, and so far into the series! Alas, the fine 
> minds on this site have long since convinced me otherwise (if I 
ever 
> believed it in the first place), and I'm afraid DD himself no 
longer 
> bothers to pretend (OOP, Ch.37)<snipped canon quotes>

Jen: Ah, yes, FAITH is still alive and well in TBAY! There *are* 
some incredible minds in this group and they have convinced me of 
many things, including the fact that Dumbledore certainly does have 
a plan. But as to how far that plan goes and to what extent DD has 
control of the situation...well, I still have my doubts. Take the 
wands, for instance. Carolyn said this:

> Fawkes is his phoenix, and only gave the second feather to 
> Ollivander at Dumbledore's request, once DD realised the weapon 
> would be required in the coming fight with Voldemort.

Jen: Yes, I believe Dumbledore requested Fawkes to give the feather. 
But that's where the certainty ends. First, Fawkes had to agree to 
do this, something DD could not control or force. Then, Ollivander 
had to use his skills to make the wand--choosing the wood, the 
length, the pliability, etc. Again, DD & Ollivander can make their 
best guess as to what wand would best suit Harry, but that's the 
extent of it.

*Then* and yes, I still believe this, the wand chooses the wizard. 
We see in PS/SS that when that particular wand was placed in Harry's 
hand, "He felt a sudden warmth in his fingers. He raised the wand 
above his head, brought it swishing down through the dusty air and a 
stream of red and gold sparks shot from the end..."(Ss, chap. 5, 
p.85).

In addition to being the correct wand for Harry, thus making him 
more powerful, this sequence was further evidence for DD that Harry 
is indeed the One, Voldemort's equal. To tamper with the wand or 
force Harry to choose a wand that didn't choose him would be to 
Dumbledore's detriment, not his strength.

So, yes, I believe Dumbledore has gone to great lengths to safeguard 
Harry, using every opportunity to his advantage. As in all endeavors 
though, a certain percentage must be left for Fate to decide.

Jen Reese, keepin' the Faith