[HPforGrownups] Re: Who killed Dumbledore? Heroes and Not.

[Sherry Gomes]

No: HPFGUIDX 145108

Later that night Harry reinforces in his mind how pointless the goings
on in the cave were.  In book seven, what is Harry looking back on in
the cave but his *own hand* in DD's death. Harry's choices and actions
are the focus of the book but his choice and actions in the cave as
they stand are just another contribution to Dumbledore's meaningless
futile death. 

Valky



sherry now:

I think and admit that my reactions to this scenario are deeply emotional.
Harry has born unnecessary guilt for too many things.  Knowing Harry's
character, as we do since we see nearly everything from his POV, it makes my
stomach turn over to think of how he could live with the absolute knowledge
that it was his hand, not Snape's that killed Dumbledore.  I'd take any
other outcome.  DDM Snape all along.  Plan of Dumbledore's to save Draco and
solidify Snape's position with Voldemort.  Even Dumbledore faking his death.
Anything, but Harry's absolute knowledge that if he hadn't forced the potion
down Dumbledore, Dumbledore would be alive.  I don't know if he could stand
that or live with it.  I believe there will be more deaths, sacrifices and
probably much more heartache ahead for Harry.  But having to accept this
just seems to be too much to lay on him.  if i were Harry, So, i admit it is
a purely emotional reaction, and I can understand how some might see it as
logical.  But it would be a truly terrible thing to do to Harry, and I'd
like him to have something positive and happy to hang onto in his heart in
the end.  He's only 17 after all.  some things are just too big a burden to
bear or price to pay.

Sherry