[HPforGrownups] Re: Harry's accio in the cave

[Ronin_47]

No: HPFGUIDX 165634

--Snow Wrote--
>>>I'm going with a very quick response here but didn't Dumbledore have an 
>ability to acknowledge traces of magic? 

>We know that Dumbledore has come into contact, quite recently in fact, 
>with one of Voldemort's Horcruxes...so wouldn't it stand to reason that 
>Dumbledore knew that the Locket in the potion held a Voldy Horcrux?

>Dumbledore isn't easily outfoxed is he? 
<<<
 
 
 
--Ronin's Comments--
I guess that because of his weakened condition and having to concentrate on
keeping the inferi at bay, he wasn't able to sense traces of magic on the
locket. He also wasn't looking for traces because he probably assumed it was
the locket he had been after. With all of the trouble to get it, he wouldn't
have expected it to be a fake until there was more time to examine it and
destroy the horcrux.
At least, that would be my guess. Assuming that Dumbledore has to
concentrate to feel the traces of magic and it's not just something he
senses naturally.
 
I wonder about Dumbledore's mad ramblings while drinking the potion. It
seemed like odd hallucinations to Harry, but maybe it was actually
Dumbledore being forced to relive his worst memories. Like one of his big
mistakes had placed someone else into harm's way. I wonder if this was the
case and if so, if it had something to do with Harry's parents and why he
trusts Snape without question.
 
Cheers,
Ronin


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