That "gleam" line just doesn't click for me at all.
I brushed right by it in the book, and shrugged
off Seriously's post at first, too.
But I keep coming back.
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...We know this will be important, because the great Rowling herself has said so. But in what way?... [/b]
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Third time through this post, and I'm consciously wondering.
What, exactly, did JKR say? In what context? What was asked?
So, what does it mean? What are you implying?
And watch it -- I don't take kindly to people bad-mouthing Dumbledore.
Was that "gleam" merely a smug, "I knew it!" reaction?
I'm half his age, and even I don't get that any more. Too petty.
Was it an "Oh, good -- he's taking the bait!" reaction?
Ok, I might do that. I'll plant a little idea and feel smug when my
husband thinks it's his own. But that's only for little things.
To set up Harry as bait is already unthinkable.
To feel smug when it works -- to the point of betraying a visable "gleam"?
Not likely.
So, what does it mean?