Of Souls and Death - Dumbledore's Intent

[PJ]

No: HPFGUIDX 148863

> >> bboyminn:
> 
> A fair analysis, but I have to respond with a question. Have we 
ever
> seen Dumbledore LIE to Harry? Yes, we have seen Dumbledore lie to
> other people, we have seen half truths to Harry, diversion, 
avoidance,
> and refusal to answer, but has he ever lie to Harry.

Well.... I do think he has and it's when he tells Harry that Snape 
only heard the first half of the prophesy.  Since ST only knows 
what's going on around her before and after a trance she'd either 
have to have been going into it or coming out of it when Snape came 
into the room.  If she were just going into a trance he'd have heard 
*none* of it... if after then he'd probably heard much more than 
Harry is told.  Just my opinion.

 I consider
> telling Harry that Nagini was the final Horcrux when he knew that
> wasn't true to be a lie. So, while it's not impossible, I have my 
doubts.

He says it's possible Nagini is the final horcrux.  He never says 
he's certain, just that he *thinks* she is because of the level of 
control Voldermort has over her...  That's not lying, that's stating 
a possibility.
> 
> Further, Dumbledore knows Harry has the task of destroying the
> Horcruxes ahead of him. Misleading his so grossly would put Harry 
in
> great danger, and certainly would not be good for his well-being.  

Harry's been in danger his entire life.  Nothing new there.  lol!

PJ