[HPforGrownups] Did Dumbledore ultimately redeem himself?

[Karen Lewellen]

No: HPFGUIDX 192872

> Bruce: 
> You're probably right as the original survival was because of a pure sacrifice. However, this 
> does not mean that Dumbledore was anything but a manipulative bastard who often withheld 
> knowledge that was needed by others to make proper decisions. Neither do I feel that he 
> redeemed himself. 




Karen: 
I feel Dumbledore would share your opinion, Bruce. He tells Harry that he considers Harry to be the better man in part because Harry has managed with his integrity intact. Equally I feel all his tears from his portrait are both relief and remorse. Just my view however.