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Comment author: anotherblackhat 26 March 2012 02:37:32PM 1 point [-]

"Albus," Minerva said, surprised at how steady her own voice was, "did you leave those notes under Mr. Potter's pillow?"

Severus's hand halted an instant before casting Floo powder into the fire.

Dumbledore nodded to her, though the accompanying smile seemed a bit hollow. "You know me far too well, my dear."

Is this supposed to be proof positive that Dumbledore is Santa Claus? A nod, and an empty statement?

Comment author: ArisKatsaris 26 March 2012 02:52:27PM 10 points [-]

Is this supposed to be proof positive that Dumbledore is Santa Claus? A nod, and an empty statement?

A nod means "Yes" in English-speaking countries, so I'm sure it's supposed to be as much proof positive as Dumbledore saying "Yes".

I don't think we have any reason to doubt Dumbledore's word on this.

Comment author: anotherblackhat 26 March 2012 11:57:18PM *  1 point [-]

nod --- I see.

Comment author: Alsadius 27 March 2012 03:21:59AM 1 point [-]

I'd say p>0.9 that the second Santa Claus note was Dumbledore. That said, remember that Harry told Dumbledore about the first note(that came with the Cloak), so he could have interpolated accordingly and made a fake. Santa #1 could still be someone else.

Comment author: Sheaman3773 25 June 2012 07:27:33AM 0 points [-]

Well, yes. That, and every single one of Dumbledore's reactions to Harry when he's explaining the Santa Claus notes.

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