Dumbledore's will

[Steve]

No: HPFGUIDX 136296

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "houyhnhnm102" <celizwh at i...> wrote:
> Does Dumbledore have a will? (Sirius did.)  What will it reveal?  Will
> Harry get the pensieve?
> 
> houyhnhnm


bboyminn:

I've pondered this too, but I haven't really come up with any clear
conclusions. I suspect someone as benevolent as Dumbledore would leave
all or most of his 'estate' to the school, the one thing he truly
loved in life. 

I've speculated before that the school is a free school that is
supported by the orginal endowment from the Founders and managed by
the Board of Governors, and by endowments from individuals living and
dead. I suspect that's how Lucius got on the Board of Governors, he
made a very substantial contribution to the school.

But even if Dumbledore does leave the bulk of his wealth and personal
possessions to the school, he could leave a few things to individuals.
He seemed to be really fond of Hagrid, so I suspect Hagrid might get
something. Logically, he might leave a few things, monitary or
otherwise, to Harry, but it's difficult to name specific things. It is
possible he would leave his Pensieve to Harry, but it's also possible
that McGonagall would simply make access to the Pensieve available to
Harry.

One thing I had hoped for is that Fawkes would adopt Harry as his new
companion. I think Harry could use a calming protective influence like
Fawkes.

A lot of loose ends need to be tied up; it's hard to believe that can
really be done in only one more book.

For what it's worth.

Steve.bboyminn