Dumbledore's death

[Valerie Calkin]

No: HPFGUIDX 164304

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "j_m_arff" <j_m_arff at ...>
wrote:
>
> Hello, I'm rather new to this site and am really relieved to find
that
> so many other adults enjoy the books as much as I do and ponder
them...
> however, there is a question I've so far unsatisfactorily been
> discussing within my circle of friends, and we haven't come to any
> conclusion so far.
> The question is: Is Dumbledore (sorry I'm afraid I'll have to learn
> those abbreviations) truly dead?
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I am a first time poster myself and I have often wondered about your
question.  It is also worthwhile to mention that since Dumbledore's
patronus is a phoenix-hmmmmm.  It is interesting that other
characters have shared certain abilities or aspects of their
personalities with the image that is their patronus.  At the very
least, the patronus has a special meaning to it's owner.  Although
it may be wishful thinking, I believe your argument plausible.

valcalkin