[HPforGrownups] Re: Snape's dilemma (Was: Dumbledore as a judge of character)

[Ronin_47]

No: HPFGUIDX 166091

 -- zgirnius  Wrote-- 
 >>> There is no evidence for your claim, that Dumbledore would have been 
able to take the DEs on with ease. That he could in OotP, before the 
injury to his hand and not having drunk the potion, is canon. But 
whether he could have on the Tower is speculation.

As someone who believes Dumbledore's last request of Snape was for 
Snape to save himself and the boys by killing him, I would point out 
that *Dumbledore himself* was the best judge of his capabilities at 
that moment, and we see what he chose. 

If simply being rearmed was the issue, surely Fawkes the phoenix could 
have managed that, in all the time Dumbledore spent talking with Draco 
(and showing signs of an increasing physical weakness). He has in the 
past protected DD as far away as London, and brought far heavier 
objects (the Sword of Gryffindor) from futher away (DD's office to the 
Chamber) to those in need (Harry, in CoS).
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I agree. Being wandless is far from the only factor disabling Dumbledore on
the tower. Just previously, he had to rely on Harry to apparate and could
barely stand on his own, let alone take on 4 Death Eaters while worrying
about the safety of Draco and Harry.
I also believe that it was only a matter of time before the Death Eaters
would've realized that someone else was present. The two brooms were visible
(Draco had already questions this) and Fenrir Greyback probably would be
able to pick up a scent. Especially with Harry bleeding from his wounded
arm. The invisibility cloak can not hide scent.
I'm really surprised that Fawkes didn't show up at some point during the
tower scene.
The DDM!Snape theory you brought up in your previous, very long post was
great. I must say that I agree with your theory. It's probably the most
plausible theory I've read so far and I don't really see any canon to refute
what you've said. Not without adding my own personal opinions and values to
it.
 
Cheers,
Ronin 


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