Of Souls and Death - Dumbledore's Intent

[Miles]

No: HPFGUIDX 148921

P J wrote:
 Miles:
> Did Dumbledore tell Harry that Snape did NOT hear the second part?
> He made Harry think, but he didn't say so. So if the theory
> mentioned above (ignoring the boos of the crowd) is true, he didn't
> lie.

> PJ:
> A lie by omission is still a lie.  Sorry but if I were Harry I would
> definitely say I'd been lied to.

Miles:
What was the alternative? If he told Harry the truth (I'm still assuming the
theory above) he could as well cast an Avada Kedavra at Snape. Harry is
unable to keep any secret from a Legilimens, it is still possible for
Voldemort to intrude Harry's mind at distance, and it will be easy for him
to read Harry's mind in their showdown. Snape's cover would be blown up if
DD told Harry the reason for trusting Snape. If you really would call this a
"lie by omission", I'd call it a white lie.

Miles