Dumbledore's watch is like an alethiometer?

[eyemlynn]

No: HPFGUIDX 171078

>Me (Lynn) earlier:
I am currently reading "The Subtle Knife", the second book of
Pullman's His Dark Materials, and I've been wondering what if
DD's watch worked kind of like the alethiometer.

He did check it at Privet Drive when he dropped Harry off. Maybe
it was telling him that he needed to do that in order for Voldemort
to be defeated.  Maybe he's been checking it all along and that's
why he knew what he would have to teach Harry for him to be
successful in SS.

I guess I haven't fully thought this idea out but it would seem
to explain a lot of DD's actions that seem to put Harry in danger
and/or seem manipulative.

Jen:  What is an alethiometer?  Does it give information about the
future, like probabilities?
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Sorry I didn't respond but being still moderated I thought maybe
someone else would (after over a year here if anyone is interested)
I haven't finished all the books in "His Dark Materials" and I'm
trying not to have it spoiled for me. I did a little search and
inadvertently found out the ending or at least part of it. Great
books so far.

Anyway, the main character, Lyra, is given a compass like tool
called an alethiometer. She is able to ask it questions and it
tells her what she needs to do. It is controlled by elementary
particles that are able to think for themselves. I'm not done
the trilogy so there may be more to it but I don't want to know
now. So far I am thoroughly enjoying it.

There are many similarities between the 2 books. Both authors
have heroes of the opposite sex. Specters sound like Dementors,
they both have Trelawney's but I think Lyra could kick Harry"s
butt anyday...lol

Anyhow, I can see Dumbledore having some tool (watch or silver
spinny thing) that lets him know he's on the right track either
by asking or by increasing probability like Jen said. My vote is
for the watch as the silver spinner seems to have another purpose.

I seem to remember JKR mentioning Pullman as one of her favorite
authors (correct me if I'm wrong). She also mentioned "The Woman
who Walked into Doors". Another author who wrote well in the
opposite gender. I believe that was an Oprah interview (again
correct me, I have 3 small children under 6 so my memory fails)

Anyway, I like the idea that DD had some help and was not just
all knowing, omniscience, and a little manipulative. He was
fulfilling  his fate.

Just a small thought

Lynn