DD&Harry

[finwitch]

No: HPFGUIDX 161153

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> Alla:
 it is quite possible that at 150 years of age Dumbledore 
> was experiencing the biggest change in his character, he finally 
> found someone, even though Harry sure is a kid in comparison to him 
> to **really** talk to and share at least some secrets, out of 
> necessity of course too, but I got an impression Dumbledore was 
> truly enjoying spending time with Harry in HBP.

Finwitch:

And not *only* in HBP. Think about it: Mirror of Erised - I think our
dear old man was most positively surprised when Harry asked what *he*
saw in the mirror. (JKR never showed us that Harry sent any gifts, but
said he did. Maybe Harry sent DD some socks next Christmas?)

Later, Harry impressed Dumbledore by getting the stone out of the
mirror, and *nearly dying* when attempting to prevent Voldemort from
gaining power in the process. And um - you know, we don't often
realise how much we value someone/something until we've (nearly) lost
it. Of *course* Dumbledore had to reward that with huge amount of
points in public, right?

What next -- the car incident. the way students keep ending up
petrified -- then Dumbledore must leave -- but Harry fixes up
everything: saving a student, clearing Hagrid Dumbledore raised,
destroying Voldemort's horcrux AND showing true loyalty to him. And
afterwards, Harry grants a poor little house-elf, Dobby, the freedom
he desired.

Next year: Harry's not even in Hogwarts, when Dumbledore begins to
worry about him... and saving Buckbeak and Sirius must have impressed
him as well.

fourth year - the matter in the graveyard, not to mention the three
tasks... and then, the fifth year: Dumbledore tried to keep a distance
from Harry, which proved to be a huge error, so next year Dumbledore
corrects that and is closer to Harry than ever before.

No wonder Dumbledore tells things to Harry, I'd say. Particularly
after the fifth-year-fiasco. Harry's 5 years in Hogwarts have taught
Dumbledore that keeping Harry in the dark about his plans is a bad
idea. Harry NEEDS to know. He's the one who must go around destroying
Horcruxes...

As for telling Harry the little he did about why he trusts Snape--
well, who *else* has told Dumbledore the crucial: 'Yes, you keep
saying that. [you trust Snape]. I do not.' I kept waiting for someone
to tell Dumbledore that - I don't trust Snape even if you do. - I'm
glad Harry finally did. And, I suppose Harry saying so shows HIM more
independent and even *mature* in some way than anyone else (the blind
trusters, that is).

Finwitch