DD's Plan & Favorite Misc.

[Eileen Forster Keck]

No: HPFGUIDX 133027

kneazle24 said:

<snips>
"Is it just me, or was it completely obvious that   
Dumbledore planned his death for at least a year?

"Who could put up that barrier to the tower in
Hogwarts except the headmaster?  He didn't want anyone
interfering. 

"I also think DD would not have sold his life cheaply.
He sacrificed himself, **I wonder what sort of ancient
magic he created?**"



I think that perhaps he is also shoring up the magic
Lily used to save Harry. 

It's made quite plain that he _loves_ Harry very much,
and is markedly touched by Harry's love for him.

AND...

1. He let Snape teach DADA; that left Potions open.
I'm quite sure Dumbledore knew above Snape's old
textbook, and that he'd not be inclined to pass it to
Harry! Also, of course, there's the fact of the
jinx/curse on the DADA teacher...that would leave
Snape "free" to carry out DD's murder, via DD's
request.

2. Other things I thought wonderful:
--ALL the romantic relationships. I spotted most of
them, tho' Tonks & Remus surprised me. T & R however,
I found utterly believable, esp. when she rounded on
him at Bill's bedside. (Wasn't McG's comment
terrific?)
--Loved Fleur's "vindication".
--Ginny's marvelous; sort of like Bill, but with all
the crazy inventiveness & verve of Fred & George (and
wouldn't I love to see THOSE two w/girlfriends!)

3. *grin* The garden gnome Christmas angel!

4. Utterly favorite quote: 
RE: DD (Slughorn: "Oh, there you are, Albus. You've
been a very long time..."
DD: "...I was...reading the Muggle magazines. I do
love knitting patterns." 

*snort*

-Eileen
(Who was rather shocked to realize she shares the name
of Snape's mother!!)