Draco and Dumbledore LONG, beware

[justcarol67]

No: HPFGUIDX 160207


> > Carol:
> <SNIP>
> > If you can explain what he could have done without triggering the UV
> > and killing a trusted teacheer (you don't trust him, but DD does and
> > he relies heavily on him throughout HBP), I'd be grateful. 
> Personally,
> > I don't think there was anything else to be done.
> ><SNIP>
> 
> Alla:
> 
> I already explained what I think Dumbledore should have done, several 
> times in fact, but I will say it one more time. He should not have 
> made dealing with UV which Snape took to be his primary concern, IMHO.
> 
> Here is one of the more recent posts of mine where you can see what I 
> think Dumbledore should have done.
> 
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPforGrownups/message/160162
> 
> 
> IMO of course.
> 
> Alla
>
Carol again:

I've read all your posts in this thread and elsewhere and you have not
answered the question. *Not* concentrating on the UV is not an action.
It's more inaction, which is what you seem to find so abhorrent. I
guess you think he sould have let the UV kill Snape but I'm asking
what he could have done *without* danger to Snape (or to Draco). And I
have yet to see a suggestion that would have prevented the DEs from
getting into Hogwarts without activating the UV.

What, exactly, could Dumbledore have done without antagonizing Draco,
provoking him into a failed murder attempt (which DD would have to
deflect) and consequently killing Snape, on whom DD, like it or not,
depends?

What additional protections could he have put in place to protect the
students? I can't think of a single one. What further investigations
could he have made? He says that he knows more than Harry does. Why
doubt him? 

Carol, still waiting for a satisfactory answer