Dumbledore's Last Act

[Penny Brooks]

No: HPFGUIDX 132999

I'm along with those who believe that Dumbledore asked Severus Snape 
to kill him, as some sort of pre-agreement (along the lines of those 
he made with Harry).  However, I believe that there is more than one 
reason for the request.

The first is that Dumbledore is weakened, and that he must 'take 
himself out' before anything further can happen.  In addition, 
perhaps in his portrait he has full use of his faculties and can 
serve better in this form.  Just a thought.

The second is that he has to protect Draco Malfoy.  He knows that 
Draco can't kill him, and was just going through the motions 
throughout the school year so that Voldemort won't hurt his family.  
However, with the Death Eaters there in the end, Dumbledore knows 
that Draco will be pushed to do what he has been requested to do.  
So, Dumbledore has Snape do it, so that Draco will not have to do 
the terrible deed.  This will not only save Draco's (mental, and 
perhaps physical) life, but also perhaps help him see where his 
allegiances should lie in future battles and scenarios.

All right everyone:  dissect, and discuss!  Isn't this fun?

--Penny