[HPforGrownups] The Pensieve was Re: Why was Lily given a chance to survive?

[Melanie]

No: HPFGUIDX 161517

Stacey wrote: The thing about the pensieve is that it's not just the receptacle that's important. If I'm not mistaken, memories are bottled up and finding where Dumbledore has stored his (out of the reach of LV and followers one would expect)would be difficult. Possibly DD's portrait could tell Harry where they're hidden. 
   
  Melanie's reply: I guess you're right about that.  But I mean in all honesty we don't know how helpful Dumbledore's portrait can be.  I think it can offer some insight but I mean on the same token pictures seem to vary as to how much they are willing to give out, or really can give out.  I suppose we will have to see.  

<Stacey wrote again: I sincerely think that a trip to the portrait is likely in book 7 as well as (on another note) some type of communication with Sirius from the beyond (mirror? Nigellus' or Mother Black's, or some other portrait at 12 Grimauld place?).>
   
  Melanie's reply:  The portrait I can see.  I am not sure how, once again Mrs. Black would be helpful besides throwing out insults.  Sirius might be in the book in some way..but I am finding such a thing more and more unlikely.  I doubt the mirror will be much help because I personally believe that while you can hear voices beyond the veil I don't think two-way communication really takes place.  I could  be wrong.  
   
  Melanie