[wendybeth]

Okay, the new book is out and if anyone hasn't finished it, too bad. Here is where we discuss book number six and it's predecessors, and where we post our own theories.

I'll go first, with a caveat. I am too tired right now to defend it, but will do so- vigorously- tomorrow, after a decent nights sleep.

Dumbledore is not dead, and the thing with Snape was a set-up, a ruse, to throw off the Death Eaters and pave the way for Harry's final battle with Voldie. This is probably obvious to a lot of people, but as I said, I will defend it if necessary once I've had my beauty sleeps.