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Ok. I finally finished the book. WOW!! I was shocked, SHOCKED to find that Dumbledore died. I did the read the spoiler that was posted here, but I didn't want to believe it. At least not this soon. I was kind of expecting him to die in book 7, but not now!
I never trusted Snape, but it still surprised me a little that he was the killer. However, there was something strange about Dumbledore's behaviour all through the book. I don't know. It's almost as if he was expecting to die, but not by the hands of Snape. I don't know. He just didn't seem himself.
Harry mentioned it in the book, and it's been mentioned here, that Dumbeldore had said he would never truely leave Hogwarts as long as those still loyal to him remained. But it makes me wonder. Harry said he wasn't going to return to Hogwarts next year. Harry is the most loyal (at least in my opinion) person to Dumbledore. If Harry doesn't return, this could spell trouble. On the flip side, it could prompt his return to Hogwarts.
Also, there is now a portrait of Dubledore inside the Headmaster's office. Dubledore is still around to provide wisdom.
Someone else here said that they think Hogwarts will become a refuge for the good. I tend to agree. I think Hogwarts will remain open, but it won't be a school. It might be used as a new headquarters for the Order. There's a war going on. The Order doesn't really have to remain secret anymore. It also might be a safe haven for those fleeing Voldemort.
I will definitely need to go back and re-read all my books again. I know I am missing some clues that will tell me what might happen in the final book.
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