NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! I love snape, don't kill him. He's not evil, you can't kill him.

OMG this death tore me up. Not only because of Dumbledore being the victim and Snape being the murderer, but because of how it happened and the aftermath.

It took me a while to react after I read the page where he died. I couldn't breathe. It was so quick and cold. And Dumbledore's pleading. What was he pleading about? There's a theory that he wanted Snape to kill him. He may of wanted Snape to do it so Draco didn't have to. He didn't want Draco's soul to be split.

But I don't care. I can't believe that Snape so coldly killed Dumbledore, even if it meant saving Draco (and saving himself, as he would of broken the Unbreakable Vow if he hadn't).

Lupin's reaction was beautiful, you could really tell that no-one knew what to do, especially after the meeting of the teachers. I just hope to God that the portrait of Dumbledore will come in handy. I'll miss Dumbledore too much.

I cried with Hagrid through that funeral, and when Harry suddenly realised that Dumbledore was really gone? I sobbed like a baby.

I have a theory. There is a way dumbledore could of survive. Seeming he is the most powerful wizard b4 Voldemort he can do spells without talking. Why did he waste so much time talking with draco when he could of used legilems to find out everything or after he found everthing use a spell to stop draco and release Harry. Then he could of gotten Albus to safety. I know he wanted Snape but he would of found out eventually that he is a good for nothing ****. Anyway I think he could of gotten out of it if he tried harder. I will surely miss him. Also why couldnt harry just learn to use spells with his mind. He would of gotten snape. oh boy too many deaths in this book. Tell me what you guys think

me too! I really panicked!

poor Hannah Abbott. her mum was found dead and next thing we knew, she's out of Hogwarts. and the Bones. I was shocked to read that she was killed by Voldy.

I loved how J.K showed the relationship between Dumbledore and Harry. Harry is Dumbledore's man through and through. I also love they were leaving the cave and how Harry kept saying don't worry Dumbledore and he said he wasnt because he was with Harry. OMG that was soo beautiful

im sad i cant believe and Mcgonagall will never be as good

Good god you guys are making me cry all over again. A moment of silence for Dumbledore.

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But I don't care. I can't believe that Snape so coldly killed Dumbledore, even if it meant saving Draco (and saving himself, as he would of broken the Unbreakable Vow if he hadn't).

Like my theory on the previous page said, he might have HAD to do it. It's one of those things. I can see perfectly that Dumbledore might have thought that to sacrifice his life to save two would be okay. Snape knows what Dumbledore was thinking, unless Dumbledore blocked him out. Maybe he DID want that... I'd rather it was Snape who killed him anyway, then a Death Eater.

Dumbledore's death was needed thought. It's crucial to the end. Harry now HAS to find the last horcruxes. He now HAS to kill Voldemort on his own. His protection will be gone in a few months.

It was seen to come. I cried, but it was seen to come. Had to come, whether we see if fit or not.

KJHKasjkhdaksjdhkajfhyuas. Speeechess. I couldn't believe it. I honestly expected Dumbledore to, like, get back up after Snape killed him and save the day. Or something. I just can't believe it! Snaaaaape....! Raaah

poor aragog... bless his soul...


=) jk!! WOWW I totally expected Snape to like suddenly fight off the death eaters, but I guess not!! totally shocked when he killed dumblers! after all he made it through with harry, i couldn't think he would die! but i can't help but think that snape, as someone mentioned before, HAD to... snape's one of my faves, I still can't think he's evil... maybe i'm in denial like i was for Sirius... who was mentioned a grand total of FOUR times, and the veil, whoops, still a mystery!

i have no clue how harry's gonna get through this without dumbledore, i know he will, but dumbledore, like knew EVERYTHING... wow. can't believe it. cried for a half hour during the last chapter.

Dumbledoooooooooooooore!! I cried so hard, I couldn't breathe. God, it's making me cry again *holds tear back*. He was one of my fave characters, and he's been Harry's father figure for almost half his life. Everyone runs to Dumbledore. What will happen now?? Who will they run to?? Who will lead the Order??

I still give Snape the benefit of a doubt. He did kill him, I couldn't believe it at first, but still.... Even if he's one of my least fave, there's something about this HBP. I think Dumbledore was pleading for Snape to kill him. Be the one to do it. If he meant to fight, he wouldn't have frozen Harry. When Harry chased Snape out, and called him a coward, Snape got really mad and said "Don't call me a coward!" I think he was hurt. I think that was the plan all along. Why would Dumbledore insist on fetching Snape instead of Madame Pomfrey? Or Fawkes, for that matter? He kept insisting to get Severus. Maybe it was just time for him to go... I loved that too! When I read that, I was like aaaww... I can't explain it...

I knew from the second chapter that Snape wasn't going to be on our side. I was so upset when Snape killed him. I cried so much after that. I wonder who's next...Im scared for Harry Hermione and Ron's next adventure in the book but I was prett pleased with the relationships in HBP. Harry and Ginny make a great cute couple.

I guess I can see why Dumbledore died, the pleading at the end makes more sense. I think it came down to Draco, not Snape and Draco.

We know Dumbledore would do anything for his students, and his little conversation with Draco before he died showed that Draco's not a killer. He may of tried to kill Dumbledore but when it came to seeing the man face-to-face, hearing him say they would protect him, he couldn't do it.

Dumbledore knew that, and perhaps if you're right, that's why he pleaded with Snape. If it didn't happen, Draco would of died.

Hmm. Now where am I supposed to direct my anger?

I made a previous post in this thread, but I don't think that did any justice. So here are my second selection of thoughts (on Dumbledore's death). Right after Snape *ugh* cast the curse, I though "No way. Dumbledore is too powerful (almost immortal as thought) to die..." But when nothing else was mentioned, and they stated that he was dead, I still thought that he had to be alive. And when I heard the Phoenix and it's song I thought that it was going to use it's healing powers (tears) and somehow revive Dumbledore from death. And then when that didn't happen...
Another thing. Maybe Harry could still communicate with Dumbledore? Like if he chose to be a ghost (unlikely) or if there was a potrait of Dumbledore that Harry could talk to. I don't know. Just a thought.

I HATE Snape!

Was just going to post that. While I dont think Dumbledore will become a ghost, the chances of him becoming a portrait are quite high. Im not sure how people are turned to portraits but im sure it has to do with there importance and thats what Dumbledore qualifies for.

I just finished a few moments ago, and am in so much shock that I dont really believe waht I have just read. I am going to go back and re-read it untill on of 2 things happens. The first being that I just didnt read it right, purhaps I fell asleep and dreamed it, or two it sinks in and I develope a whole new level of hatred towards Snape, and resentment twards JKR. Still, the book was amazing. Everyone has grown up so much and Harry's powers are really developing... What about Sectumsempra? Nasty little spell Snape invented there? Wow... very dark!

Tina

WOW Bones dead that surprised me but not the fact that she put up one heck of a fight...I though Katie Bell was going to die and Wormtail or Snape or Malfoy after the UNbreakable Vow thing and Wormtails conxion to Harry which mite have something to do with book 7? ALthough i wasnt surprised Dumbledore died.. iw as surprised he died without a fight and by that dirty little Snivellus......that totally didnt do DD any justice i mean seriously he would have kicked Snivellus's butt

Snivellus only killed DD to save his *** like a true Slytherin would do.. i have to admitt this makes me hate Slytherins more and more

I just finished the book. I was fuming and needed an outlet. I pulled this up and it has eased the anger so much. I had high hopes for Harry and Snape working out their problems and learning to coincide together. Harry did have a new found respect in Snape (HBP) unknowingly and I really believe that Harry could have learned so much more from Snape.

I love the theory of DD knowing he was going to die and saving the innocence of Malfoy. I truely believe that they had an understanding (perhaps unspoken) The rage in Snapes face was pain of having to do this and Harry of course was to angry to see that at the time and again on the grounds. The rage was his own personal rage with himself for having killed DD. I hope that Snape redeems himself in the last book gives himself for Harry life.

After reading that Snape had killed Dumbedore, I couldnt bring myself to believe he was actually dead. It seriously took me, as long for Harry, to actually register in my mind that he was never to come back. The whole last chapter has to be a blur to me for I was far to much crying about the whole funeral. I could only imagine how hard it really was for Harry. After his parents, Cedric, Sirius. I just couldnt picture anyone that close to Harry to be gone. When Harry told Dumbledore about when he was talking with the minister and he said he was Dumbledores man through and through. It brought tears of joy to my eyes. After seeing that Dumbledore did really think of Harry far more then just another student to him. For Harry was almost like a son, he has after all, given him a place to stay, with his aunt and uncle, has given him help through the many years, has just been there to talk to about anything. I will always and forever miss Dumbledore and I'm about to start crying again, luckily I have my box of tissues right beside me. I swear this is the worst I've ever cried. Well, the second worst I have ever cried. I don't normally cry this hard or long. I really didn't think Dumbledore would leave us. Okay, heres the tears. But, seriously, he was a great character and I never really thought I had a connection to him as I do now think I have. I didn't even cry like this when Sirius went on. But, I think my rambling is done with for now. I really needed to get that off my chest.

What about the "BIG" information that was suppose to be revieled about LILY POTTER?! "Did I miss somthing?!"

i still cant believe snape killed dumbledore. i refuse to accept it. i think that it was all part of a well thought-out plan by dumbledore. this is highly unlikely, but i am sticking to it.
i finished the book over 28 hours ago and this is all i have been thinking about. i loathed snape, yes, but i always held dumbledore's trust in him above my detest for the character.