"Holds you in great esteem"

[maryblue67]

No: HPFGUIDX 131823

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Chris" <labmystc at y...> wrote:
>
>  The emotions and feelings DD 
> has concerning Harry are probably obvious to the portraits and the 
> professors within DD's circle. He has probably talked about Harry on 
> many occasions, especially of how proud he is that Harry has been 
> able to overcome obstacles.
>    I favor the idea that DD was closer to the Potters than has been 
> revealed to us. And I think that it is that relationship, not the 
> event that made Harry famous, that led to DD wanting Harry retrieved 
> from Godric's Hollow that night. 
> 

I think there is another factor here affecting how much affection Dumbledore shows for 
Harry: his position of Headmaster, who should treat his 1000 students equally without 
showing favoritism, or at least not too much. It is obvious to everyone, as Ron points out 
sometime, that Dumbledore treats Harry better than everyone else, and forgives him a 
great deal of rule breaking. But he still has to try to be fair. 
Also, I am thinking of something else: while Dumbledore may have known Harry since 
before he was born, and may have reasons to care for this baby that we don't know yet, 
Harry is just meeting this crazy but fun old man at 11 years old, and can't be expected to 
love him in return right away. The relationship has to develop, the affection has to grow, 
and I am sure that Dumbledore would like this rather than imposing a relationship on 
Harry.
Wow, the possibilities! Just a couple more weeks!!!!

Maryblue