K. So I've read over these responses and I reckon there's one point (at least) that we TOTALLy disagree on and that's that Dumby is essential, even necessary. He isn't. It's Harry's story! No-one else but Harry and Voldy need or have to be there in the end. I think that Jo has made it clear that to 'talk the brave talk' when you know that there's someone out there who might jump in and fight your battles for you, is a different kinda bravery than when you truly 'walk the walk': when there's no-one else but you against your foe and you go in fighting.