DD=Ron is officially sunk

[davewitley]

Neri wrote:
> 
> JKR site was updated (FAQ and Rumors; did I miss anything?), and 
the
> theory that DD is Ron who went back in time is officially sunk. I
> suspect most members hated it anyway, but I had a lot of fun 
playing
> with it. 

Well, I never for a moment thought it credible (not for any logical 
reason - it just didn't feel like JKR, which is in effect my main 
objection to most of the theories I disagree with) and so I never 
played with it.  For some reason my perception of the likelihood of 
its actually turning out to be 'true' in the context of the 
developing series plays a large part in my interest in any theory.

I have never hated it or any HP theory or character, though, and 
find it hard to understand those who do.

I do have some sympathy, in fact, for the originators of the Knight-
to-king theory, in the way their cherished speculation has been 
dismissed, even if it does show that JKR has been paying attention.  
I would rather get my debunking from the books themselves, even if 
only by silence.

David