Dumbledore the teacher (was: Umbridge, detention, scars, and plotlines, oh my!.

[Hannah]

No: HPFGUIDX 125999


> Betsy wrote:
> I agree with you that Dumbledore is a very good teacher.  And I 
> think in most cases, he knows exactly what his students need and 
> makes sure to provide it.  But this thing with Harry is different.
> 
> First of all, as per the prophecy, the battle will come down to 
> Voldemort and Harry.  Harry will have to stand alone.  Dumbledore 
> will have to watch from the sidelines and just *hope* that he's 
> taught Harry enough.  
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Hannah:  I agree with virtually all of your post and your very well 
worded explanation of DD's motives and psychology in his treatment 
of Harry.  The only thing I would disagree with is the assertion 
that DD is unable to help Harry in the final battle.  Yes, the 
prophecy says that Harry is the only one who can defeat LV, and 
that 'one must die at the hand of the other.'  But it doesn't say 
that Harry has to do the whole thing alone, without help.

I think DD could participate actively in the final battle, as long 
as Harry does the actual whatever-it-is to get rid of LV.  Now, I 
don't think he actually *will* because that's not how JKR writes 
these things.  At the best, Harry will have his friends there with 
him (I rather suspect DD will die in HBP anyway).  But DD himself 
can't know that he won't be there to help out, not from the prophecy 
alone.

Hannah