MAJOR MAJOR SPOILER - THE ALCHEMIST THEORY IN TWO ACTS

[tinglinger]

No: HPFGUIDX 131997

cookiemacster
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This seems to be a very well thought out theory! 
a. Out of all the people in the WW why would Dumbledore choose Tom 
Riddle as his "pawn"? Wouldn't he choose someone more worthy of 
such an important task? Why choose a student, who you believe to be 
headed down a dark path, to help take down Grindelwald? Would he not 
be scared that Tom Riddle would betray him?

tinglinger
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Who can fathom the mind of a dark wizard? Seriously, a student would
be perceived as weak compared to a full grown wizard (only Lucius
Malfoy would not be fooled) and Grindelwald would want to finish him
off quickly with an AK and deal with DD without getting attacked by
two wizards at once. AKs can only be effectively cast by experienced
wizards (Moony quotes in classroom of GOF) and a student should not
have an effective way to counter it (until Harry and DD that is...)
Tom Riddle wouldn't betray the ONLY known makers of the Sorcerer's
Stone if he wanted eternal life, would he? (maybe later, but not then...)

cokiemachster
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b. With all the emphasis on the importance of the specific wording 
and such surrounding the prophecy, I'm a little uncertain I can 
believe that it is "bogus" and merely part of a strategy. Besides, 
in your theory you make it sound as though Voldemort had heard the 
prophecy in its entirety, which we are told is not true (don't have 
book handy, it's in the car! sorry no page number!). I don't really 
see how that part can fit into your theory...  more details please!

tinglinger
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please see previous post where I apologise for the use of "bogus" -
should be "incomplete" with all those ellipsises (second spelling).
Once again, Jo,please use your power to get Manxmouse back in print!