Albus and Aberforth

[Sharon]

No: HPFGUIDX 134908

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Claire" <cfitzsimmons at k...> 
wrote:
> I apologize if this has already been mentioned/discussed (yes, I know 
> it's rather trite, but the volume of posts is daunting).
> 
> Could Albus and Aberforth Dumbledore be twins?  Perhaps identical, 
but 
> disguised enough that Harry only thought the barman looked familar.  
> In order to maintain the illusion that Albus who was killed by the AK 
> curse, could they somehow have changed places?  Dumbledore's 
> consistent reminders that he has superior brain power seem out of 
> character for a, well, character who has been remarkably unassuming 
> throughout the series.  Just because Aberforth did something strange 
> with a goat doesn't mean he's not a good wizard and could trick 
people.
> 
> Just a thought and because I don't really want to believe Albus is 
> gone for good.
> 
> Claire


I can't remember and sadly do not have my book with me - was there ever 
opportunity for Albus and Aberforth to have switched places after the 
return from the cave?  Because I really can't believe that Albus would 
have let Harry go without him.

--azriona (who believes that Albus is deader than tap water, but is 
willing to play along)