Who agrees with me that Dumbledore may have been the top dark lord??

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I can't say i am incredibly familiar with the books, and there are a few things that would be difficult to support this theory, because of Dumbledores support for "mudbloods", but don't you think it could have been a big cover-up?? He trained Riddle to become an accomplice who then became his rival?? And dumbledore wanted to keep harry under his control (without teaching him too much wizardry like Riddle), and also had control of the school, with perhaps the intention of destroying the school eventually??

I think that he may have been protecting Harry because Harry is the one who can kill off Voldemort. It's just an idea. I don't really believe it myself, but i wouldn't be surprised if there's a huge twist in the story. Why has harry had to face so many difficulties?? Was Dumbledore really so oblivious to the fact that Snape is involved in the dark arts?? What about the Hat choosing Harry for Slytherin?? And the dragon - doesn't it seems strange to have such a beast protected in Hogwarts?? I see Snape as a sort of ambiguous character - it is hard to discern whether he is completely evil or not. I suspect that he wanted to overthrow Dumbledore for more power.

Excellent answer Lalabee. i have read the books only casually. And i haven't read the second last one. I will re-read the Half-blood prince. My actual suspicion is like what somone else posted here. i think Harry is one of the Horcruxes, and will - somewhat Christ-like, have to sacrifice himself. Either that, or in some bizarre twist he "redeems" Riddle, sort of his nemesis, to become human again, and both live. This is the ending i wish for. I don't wanna see Harry die! He's suffered enough, poor kid.

Answer 1

I don't agree with the theory. I think it's an interesting theory, but it's not supported by anything in the books - not just plot but the character of dumbledore. A different writer - say someone writing a plot-heavy thriller - might have a twist like that, but JK rowling has a much different agenda with her books and her characters.

The character that DOES have ambigious morality and a suspected dark side is Severus Snape. I'm not sure if you have only read the books casually, or if you have only seen the movies or maybe only partly read the series - you have to have read books 5 and 6 to really get a sense of how complex this character is. All the mysteries in your theory are, to a certain extent, applicable to Snape - but certainly not to Dumbledore.

It's interesting to read your question because I am just now reading the book "If Harry Potter ran General Electric" by Tom Morris. despite the title, the book is actually a work of philosophy; the author (a noted philosophy professor and lecturer) uses the Harry Potter texts (books 1-6) to illustrate how JK Rowling draws her characters with regards to Ethics and Morality. As his opener, the entire first portion of the book is devoted to the "exemplary" leader, Dumbledore. Prof. Morris goes into great detail, supported by quotes from the text, in his argument that Dumbledore represents the quintessential leader, an absolute good person who is filled with moral integrity and that this kind of leader brings out the best in those who are lead by him - his students, his staff, the members of the Order of the Phoenix, the Wizangamot, his friends outside the school, etc. If there is a protege, it is Harry - certainly not Voldemort - who is the chosen one and who is the beneficiary of Dumbledore's strong ethical code and moral philosophy.

I think if you go back and read (or re-read) the books - especially book 6 - you will find yourself re-thinking your theory. Pay special attention in book 6 to the scenes involving Dumbledore's interaction with Voldemort himself when Dumbledore and Harry look at memories through the "Pensieve." you will see what I mean.

Answer 2

No, Dumbledore was absolutely not the top Dark Lord. If you read the last book you'll find that Snape kills Dumbledore (I cried like a baby!!) The hat chose Harry for Slytherin because he shares Voldemort's powers (speaking parseltongue for instance) but Harry made the decision NOT to be in Slytherin - that's what sets him apart from Voldemort. I don't think it's possible for Harry to be a horcrux because Voldemort was planning to use him as his last kill and therefore didn't get to use Harry as his horcrux, so I don't think we'll be seeing any sacrifices on Harry's part. I think if JK kills Harry off then she'll be getting hate mail for the rest of her life - surely she's not that silly. I think Harry will triumph over Voldermort but will also suffer more loss and heartache in the final book. Perhaps Ron & Hermione will die. I do think that Neville Longbottom is going to play a major role in the next book. Remember, it was between he & Harry as to who was the 'chosen one.' Neville has always been a disappointment to his family because of his lack of wizard skills and I think perhaps he may play an integral part in the demise of Voldemort. Perhaps Neville will make the ultimate sacrifice in revenge of his parents?? In any case, I think he'll no longer be the geeky kid who can't cast a simple spell.Can't wait till the last book comes out !!!

Answer 3

I have to give you lots of points for a vivid imagination, but there's no way that that is possible. With one book left in the series, and with Dumbledore having (supposedly) been killed in the last released book, there's no way that the story could go that way at this point.

If you'd thought about this after the second or *possibly* even third book, ok. But with nothing whatsoever pointing to that as part of his character, and as mentioned previously the last book on the horizon, no writer would do such a thing.

Answer 4

Then be familiartwith the books...am kiddin. Thats nice of you to point out! But I dont think that he is the top darklord. If he ends up to be...it'll be one hell of a twist!

What I think of what would happen at Book 7 is that Harry Potter could be the horcrux himself - the last one - to complete the Dark Lord! And I think too, in order to end the story both of them, meaning Harry has to sacrifice himself in order to take the Dark Lord down, both of them has to go, as they are both alike in some ways. Get back - read them - you wont regret it!

Answer 5

I definitely don't agree with you. Especially with only one book left in the series, there's no time for JK to fit that in anywhere. I think there is too much evidence of his being the greatest wizard alive and on the good side. I do think you have a good imagination. I can see how you would think that Dumbledore's sort of too good to be true, but it's too late to make him evil.

Answer 6

well..I'm a big fan of dumbledore.i was really sad when he died.
if he really the top dark lord,why would he protect harry all this years?what's his intention?riddle hated 'mudblood',right?
what's make you think dumbledore is not a good guy after all?

Answer 7

If you aren't all that familiar with the series, how come you think you can create a viable theory?

Answer 8

I would simply answer nobody to this question

Answer 9

not likely.

Answer 10

YOUR CRAZY!!!