I still am not convinced. She said “Dead is dead, even in the wizarding world.”, but if it was a trick, DD wasn’t dead.
I know, that’s what I mean! She left us all these clues that say he might not be dead, but then she’s said over and over he’s not coming back, “He’s not going to do a Gandalf.” I admit it’s highly unlikely he would have used a Horcrux since his body is gone, but then we didn’t actually see it at the funeral. But he used Fawkes to escape before, so maybe his spirit is saved somewhere and will at least be able to advise Harry. Fawkes sure made the aftermath of DD’s death was dramatic. I loved that. What about the protections around Hogwarts? They would have expired with his death like the charm on Harry did on the roof. I know this stuff has been talked to death, but knowing we’re going to have the answer in a week makes it more fun to speculate!
Oh! You mean if Snape is not bad then Dumbledore is not really dead, but we know that he is. I see. I don’t think it follows, though. I think Snape could have really killed DD but still be working against Voldemort. I don’t think it has come out yet exactly why DD is so sure of Snape’s loyalty. Harry thinks he knows, but I don’t think so. But I do think that if Snape is good he will have to die protecting Harry to prove it.