Some Zonked, those who just finished reading the book, being shattered that the greatest wizard ever in the history of Hogwarts being killed!
Some Mad angry, that JKR should choose something like killing the most important and most likable character in Harry Potter. There could be no one who could not like Dumbledore. There could even be people who dint really like Harry Potter himself, but no one would have anything against the great headmaster.
Some Murderous, swearing that if Snape was for real they would not hesitate to murder him. Harry Potter Forums filled with "die snape die!!" slogans and that Dumbledore should never have believed Snape.
Some Disbelieving, Wondering if JKR's gone nuts killing all those who've always tried to save or protect harry like Sirius and Dumbledore and both of them dieing a very mediocre death. Sirius just falling off behind a curtain?? and Dumbledore just drinking some green liquid voluntarily, and ultimately not finding the horacrux??.... both of them dying a death without anything good dying for.
Amidst all this , I was more than happy the way JKR decided to sketch this book, I enjoyed in its entirety, it takes over The Sorcerer's stone in my ranking which is
- Prisoner of Azkaban
- Chamber of Secrets
- Half Blood Prince
- Sorcerer's Stone
- Order of the Pheonix
- Goblet of Fire
After hearing my views, the reactions were mostly an eyebrow lift! something like
- What are u? mad?
- Are you Soulless?
- Ohh Your just baised!
- You just can't come in terms that you were wrong about Snape!
- I can see the dark side of you! Go ahead tell me you like Lord Voldemort
All this did not persuade me to believe that I was wrong about Snape. I was more than happy to know that he was the Half Blood Prince... I was wishing all the way. This does not mean that I am happy Dumbledore dies. Hell nooooo! I like him a lot. Hez the perfect Granpa material...and love him for his serene wise nature. But my argument is just that snape isnt bad!
There are hints all over JKR's writing, both subtle and blatant.
- Remember? Hagrid tells Harry, Ron and Hermoine that he had overheard an argument between Snape and Dumbledore and Snape did not want to do what dumbledore asked him to do. I have a hunch that Snape was asked to kill Dumbledore in case the situation arises. The concept is a little hazy at this point of time but it seems plausible.
- Snape dint even have a hint that the Death Eaters had entered Hogwarts because he had to be informed about it, so if he was involved entirely in the break in why dint he know previously?
- The other death eaters did not dare to kill Dumbledore, as the Dark Lord had mentioned that only Malfoy should complete the task, if Snape was one among the death eaters he wouldnt dare to take the task in his hand.
- If Snape intended to kill Dumbledore, why had he to wait so long? The unforgivable curse could be used at any instant.
- If snape was to be shown as a guy who betrays Dumbledore why would JKR break the suspense in the first few chapters of the book itself? It doesnt strike to me as some kind of twisted surprise.
- There is the Unbreakable Vow to be explained, just like how Sirius dies just falling off behind a curtain...answers to which should be available in the 7th book.
There are hints all over....right from the first book to the sixth over which i am placing my defense for Snape's case! Whatever it is i think JKR has succeeded in her intension of making people hate Snape... just that she missed one soul's ardent belief.
This reminds me of my high school days non-detail reading of "The Pride and Prejudice", when the whole class of girls were drooling over the hopelessly romantic Bingley, I had my eyes, heart, soul and most importantly mind/brain on Darcy. I proved to be right that time. I am hoping JKR doesnt let me down this time. Even if she chooses to, I would rather prefer to have my own version of the 7th book. Well, its the Wizarding world, Anythings Possible!!
My argument is if you truly love Dumbledore, you'll trust Snape. If dumbledore can go to his grave trusting Snape...I can too..After all I'm a muggle...lesser powers than the Greatest Wizard of all Times! :D
8 comments:
very true. I totally agree that Severus is a good guy. The Hagrid's description of the meeting, "Severus, with his face full of hatred, pointed his wand toward Dumbledore and said 'Avada Kedavra'", etc does lead us to believe that Severus was doing it unwillingly.
But it still beats me as to why Dumbledore MUST die.
Ok, we have to wait for the next book to see if JKR cooks up a nice reason for this. I am sure she will this time, but she did a bad job with Sirius though.
You can say it with 'pride', that you are not 'prejudiced', when reading a book.
~Barath
check out www.dumbledoreisnotdead.com, you'll love it im positive
Hey Anonymous,
Thanks for the website, even though I had an idea of most of the clues out there, Im happy to know there are others who agree to my views.
I managed to convince few more people with the help of this website. What to do... people need websites to believe, few believed me :(
Anyway hope JKR doesnt change her plan of action bcoz we recognized the hints. Kidding :P Well she cant do that, can she? Shez got the entire series laid out straight in her mind.
ok...as we are talking about HP...i have this single doubt...when hermione goes abt saying that no one can apparate or disapparate within the castle...how is that the house elves do it ????...can u find an answer for tat...been bothering me for a very long time
any plans to update ur blog ?
Hello VK,
Im not too sure how house elves get to Hogwarts, i sometime plan to read the entire series before i get to read the 7th book, so i think ill figure out...incase i find out abt the elves ill post it here...or u could give me ur email id.
As with updating my blog...i will but i dont think ill write abt HP for long...i think enough has been said and discussed
Hi Pavithra, Even I believe Snape's not a bad guy. Whatever has happened has happened for a reason... I think Dumbledore wanted Snape to use the 'Avada Kedavra' curse on him for some vague reason - maybe to save Malfoy? And whether, D is really dead, I dunno wat 2 think... :*
And abt the elves, I think JKR said in one of her interviews that 'elves have their own brand of magic' and that's y they can apparate/disapparate within the castle grounds...
hey i do believe snape killed dumbledore inorder to save harrry. otherwise why dumbledore would say "please". it was as if dumbledore was trying to say "please kill me snape"
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