Dumbledore's death

[Angie]

No: HPFGUIDX 164312

valcalkin:
> 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.
>
>

Angie's response:
The only problem with the Phoenix theory for Dumbledore not being
dead is that the Phoenix has to burst into flames at the exact time
of death the be reborn.  Dumbledore did not burst into flames at his
exact time of death but at his internment.