Uncharacteristic Dumbledore

[Auria]

No: HPFGUIDX 138147

Marika wrote:
> Another thing I find a bit weird is that Dumbledore instead of taking
> his own memories out of his head, he takes them from a bottle. Why? I
> can see why he stores other people's memories like that, but surely he
> can take his own memories out of his own head????

Thats a good point and one that adds weight to the theory that perhaps 
it is someone impersonating Dumbledore, otherwise yes why would 
Dumbledore need to bottle his own memories? It possibly links to my 
feeling that the Dumbledore that is killed by Snape is an imposter,  
someone who is part of an elaborate plan by the Order of the Phoenix to 
outsmart LV and keep Snape's cover as a double agent.  I like this 
theory, however unlikely others may think, because 1. it explains all 
of D's uncharacteristic mannerisms, including his 'oho' in the cave, 
and that he could still be alive and in hiding somewhere ready to help 
Harry defeat LV by working in the background undetected; and 2. It 
means that Snape could still be on the 'good' side.  
Regarding Snape, it struck me after re-reading Spinner's End that when 
Snape makes the unbreakable vow with Narcissa, he pauses before the 
last promise to complete Draco's deed if Draco fails. Perhaps he felt 
cornered and unable to refuse without confiming Bella's suspicions of 
his true loyalty, so he completed the vow.  Then perhaps Snape reported 
this back to Dumbledore and together they came up with a plan to fake 
D's death.  With the polyjuice potion lying around, and the fact that 
Slughorn can transform, it seems highly likely that someone in HBP is 
not who they seem.
Just my thoughts, and I'm curious to know what others think.

Auria