Ron and Hermione Debate Whether Dumbledore Is Truly Dead

PAGES: 503-504

Ron raises the possibility that Dumbledore may not truly be dead, pointing to events like the appearance of the silver doe, the sword, and the eye Harry saw in the mirror. Hermione dismisses these ideas, firmly believing Dumbledore has “gone on.” Harry, unsure but convinced that Dumbledore would not return as a ghost, reflects on the ongoing mystery of Dumbledore's guidance. The conversation is interrupted when Fleur arrives, summoning Harry to speak with Griphook.