Part three and the final part of my updated essay from 2019 including one or two new theories.  Please read pt 1 and pt 2 first.

Of Dumbledore’s many failings the most far-reaching damage was in allowing corruption, bigotry, and ignorance to flourish. The problems of the British magical society are systemic and permeate the entirety of their ( Read more... )

Part two of my updated essay from 2019 including one or two new theories.  Please read pt 1 first.

All through the series, Dumbledore showed his willingness to sacrifice anyone for his goals, especially those who were part of his Order of the Phoenix. He has the Order members guarding the prophecy, why? There is absolutely no reason for them to ( Read more... )

Part 2 of my essay. Please read Part 1 first

The following is a partial list of instances when Dumbledore concealed the truth from someone when telling them would cause them to either argue or refuse:

1. Dumbledore tells Snape that Lily’s son lives on and that Snape must help protect him. This is no more than a day or so after the death of Lily ( Read more... )