Mysterious Dumbledore/Hogwarts Instructors being single

[Sharon Hawkinson]

No: HPFGUIDX 142423

Hi Gang,

First off, before I get into the heart of my message, I'd just like to say "Hi" from a Newbie. My name's Sharon, and I'm a relatively new HP fan. I read the first 2 books in February of 2005 and then read the remaining 4 in October. Yes, I devoured them and will read them over and over again. I can hardly wait for the 7th book to become available.

Anyway, I hope these subjects haven't been discussed recently. I waded through October's and November's messages so far and haven't seen these threads, so here goes. 

What is everyone's take on Dumbledore and the mysteries behind him? Nothing was ever mentioned about any family he might have, any worst fears, where he came from before his life at Hogwarts, or how he became Headmaster at Hogwarts. His life, for the most part, is a big mystery. I'm wondering if perhaps more about Dumbledore's life will be revealed in the 7th book. I was deeply saddened when he was killed by Snape in HBP. Also, another Dumbledore question is, why did he want to see Snape so badly once he and Harry returned from getting the horcrux? He was pleading with Snape, but the reasoning for this was never revealed.

For the most part, I like Dumbledore. At times, he had the patience of a saint, was very wise 90% of the time, and he had a kind heart, especially where his students were concerned. I bawled my head off when Dumbledore was killed in HBP. However, it irked me when he'd leave Harry in the dark about a lot of information that Harry had a right to know. I think it was OoP when he admitted to Harry that he should have told him more about his scar and why Voldemort wanted to kill him as a baby, but then he again kept things from Harry. 

Now, onto the next subject. Has anyone ever noticed that Hogwarts instructors aren't married or have no significant other? The instructors seem to lead very lonely and isolated lives, in my opinion. The only reference to an instructor being in love with someone was Lupin and Tonks (sp), but of course, that was after Lupin resigned from Hogwarts.

Sharon