Dumbledore the incompetent councilor

[moondance241]

No: HPFGUIDX 124537


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Geoff wrote:
> That apart, one of my dictionaries defines smug as "irritatingly 
> pleased with oneself, self-satisfied".
> 
> Whatever Dumbledore may be doing, right or wrong, I don't think 
that 
> definition fits the manner in which he was attempting to deal with 
> Harry's immediate need.

I would agree.  DD has had plenty of experience dealing with 
adolescents (sp?).  He knows that yelling back at Harry will not help 
the situation.  He is remaining calm while Harry "rages" around DD's 
office, destroying things.  I also sense a bit of sadness behind his 
words, knowing why Harry should be so much more angrier at him than 
he is and that DD's the cause of it.  I believe DD knows full well 
how his decisions/advice/strategy have affected/caused the current 
situation.

Moondance