Harry Defends Albus Dumbledore's Legacy

PAGES: 567-568

Harry tries to defend Albus Dumbledore, telling Aberforth about the night Dumbledore drank the potion in the cave and begged for mercy, reliving the trauma of Ariana's death. Harry insists that Dumbledore cared deeply and that he passed on essential knowledge to help defeat Lord Voldemort. Aberforth remains skeptical, suggesting that Dumbledore's plans often led to people getting hurt.