[HPforGrownups] Dumbledore question

[Lana]

No: HPFGUIDX 162218

>Amy L wrote.: 

 >My question is this: did anyone else >find it odd that 
>Dumbledore got so emotional in HBP >when Harry told him about being 
>questioned by the new minister and >saying that he was "Dumbledore's 
>man through and through" ? I thought it >seemed out of character for 
>Dumbledore to be so emotional. After >all, he knew how loyal Harry was 
>to him after he was able to summon >Fawkes in the chamber of secrets, 
>and even mentioned how strong Harry's >loyalty would have to be for 
>that to occur. 

Lana writes:
Well, alot happened between the 2 books.  In GoF, Harry was pretty unhappy about everything.  Angry beyond words. I have to think that DD knew that Harry was more often than not pretty ticked off at him.
  So, he may have thought that Harrys faith and loyalty in him was running low.  Maybe not..
  But keep in mind that knowing someone is loyal to you is one thing..  Hearing them say it to your face is another.  
  I know that my husband loves me, but when he says it to me makes all the difference in the world.
  Lana

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