HP Conventional Wisdom Watch II

[Pat]

No: HPFGUIDX 127675


> Lupinlore wrote:
> > ALBUS DUMBLEDORE - <snip> Some feel he owes Harry a long talk 
> > and a big apology, or at least expressions of deep regret for 
> > what his decisions have put Harry through. <snip> He is the
> > only one Voldemort fears, yet traditional patterns of 
> > literature seem to mark him for death fairly soon.  Stay tuned.
> 
> Julie:
> <snip> When I read OoTP, I perceived his regret during
> his apology to Harry to be genuine and heartfelt. <snip>
> 
> I do agree that the traditional pattern of literature probably 
> marks DD for death. But perhaps JKR will divert from this pattern. 


Pat:  
Dumbledore did apologize and explain to Harry at the end of OOTP, 
and told him he cares about him too much.  So I think we will see 
Dumbledore explain more, and work more closely with Harry in HBP 
as a mentor.  Dumbledore is known for his work in alchemy, and we've 
heard nothing about that.  I think we'll see him mentor Harry in 
alchemy.  From JKR saying Harry will leave Privet Drive early, and 
the Scholastic book cover, I think Dumbledore may work with Harry 
during the summer.  

As far as indications that Dumbledore will die in book 6 or 7, 
there may be literature trends that indicate he will die, but as 
far as the books JKR has said influenced her writing, the indication would be that he lives to see Harry live happily ever after.  Well, maybe he'll die of old age after Harry has succeeded, but the books on JKR's bookshelf (on her website) show no precedent for him to 
die, or for Harry to fail either.  She does like to put her own 
twist on things, so never say never, but I doubt it.