padfoot Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 If you wandered across the Mirror of Erised (Desire) what do you think you would see? For those who haven't read the book or don't remember what this mirror does, it shows the "deepest and most desperate desire of our hearts". What do you think Dumbledore truly saw when he looked into it? He claimed to see himself wearing thick, woollen socks. But I think many could assume he saw his family alive and well, well something to do with his past at least. Link to post Share on other sites
Jade Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 I don't know what i'd see, personally myself. Hmm, maybe I'd see... I don't actually know. Hmm... get back to you. Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Pumpkinhead Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 I'd probably see the kind of things that Ron would see. NO, not a Quidditch Cup in my hand per se... but a smart, attractive girl on my arm with a successful job and a happy family most likely, as I travel the world and visit some exotic location. So what I mean by "similar to Ron's" vision, would be in the sense that I think my vision would reflect my ideas on personal glory or achievement, mixed with happiness ofcourse. As far as Dumbledore is concerned, I would have guessed that he would see his sister happy, healthy and alive again. Maybe Dobby would see the warm pair of socks! Link to post Share on other sites
Arie Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 I would see my mum. As for Dumbledore, maybe what he really saw was Grindelwald. Link to post Share on other sites
Danielle Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Socks, Dumbledore was right when he said one can never have enough socks, especially in these sub zero temperatures! I'd like to say I would see Stoke City lifting the Premier League trophy. Seriously though I am not really sure, so I would have to say my family, my parents with my brother and sister. Link to post Share on other sites
~Roni~ Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 As far as Dumbledore is concerned, I would have guessed that he would see his sister happy, healthy and alive again. Maybe Dobby would see the warm pair of socks! lol I totally second that! And yeah I agree about Dumbledore. Link to post Share on other sites
mixed.witch Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 I'd probably see myself with the one I love. Link to post Share on other sites
Dumbledores Woman Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 I may be wrong, but I thought what Dumbledore saw was answered either in DH or in a post-DH interview with JK. Perhaps it was just Harry thinking he knew what Dumbledore would see rather than Dumbledore actually saying it, I don't have a copy with me to check. But yeah, I think he'd see Ariana alive and well, if not his whole family reunited happily. I find it fascinating that you said Grindelwald, though, Arie. That would certainly be interesting. I don't think he would, considering all the trouble he caused, but maybe Grindelwald could be part of the picture - a happy, healthy family and a non-psychotic, non-power-hungry, non-murdering Grindelwald at his side...? Maybe that's asking too much I'm not sure what I would see. Just happiness, I think, and love. Completion. I don't know. Link to post Share on other sites
dookdookdook Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 In a webchat by Bloomsbury, JKR said "He saw his family alive, whole and happy - Ariana, Percival and Kendra all returned to him, and Aberforth reconciled to him." In DH it doesn't say specifically but after talking about the death of his sister,"At last he knew what Dumbledore would have seen when he looked in the Mirror of Erised, and why Dumbledore had been so understanding of the fascination it had exercised over Harry." Link to post Share on other sites
Dumbledores Woman Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 ^ Thank you, that's what I was looking for Link to post Share on other sites
trixie Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 I would see my Mom. I would see my son as a happy young grown up man. And me and my husbad still happy together. Link to post Share on other sites
honeytinkle Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 I think I would see me and my family in a nice house in the forest somewhere without problems. Link to post Share on other sites
Badab Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 It´s admirable that you all seemed to know what you want the most. I don´t really. Yes i have dreams, wishes and all this thinks. But what is the ardent desire of my heart?Maybe that i´ve got a good career and can support my family?That i found the love of my live and we have a balanced relationship. I really don´t know. In my opinion Dumbledore should see a man for him. What´s a life of self-sacrifce with the target to save the world. He should have some love in his live/dreams. He is a good person, a good man, a good magician. Link to post Share on other sites
Majestic122 Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Probably me playing the most intricate, difficult and fastest stuff I'd ever like to play on guitar. Link to post Share on other sites
Emmafan456 Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 (edited) Yes i bet Dumbledore saw himself maybe standing next to his sister Ariana who died,and which Dumbledore blamed himself for..and me?well,probably meeting my favourite actress Emma Watson or maybe kissing Rupert/Dan haha Edited July 30, 2011 by Nicole@15 Link to post Share on other sites
hpgeekforever Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 this is sooo good. ? i really dont even think i know my own desperate desires, ? i think, to be very honest !...i would see, this fantacy world of harrypotter to be true, i'd see myself standing infront of hogwarts or something, wearing gryffindor robes... that !, or....having my own family, my own child, with my beautiful fiance, Dumbledore definatly, saw Areana alive, and well, and all of them together i guess? ...or grindewald...? i think his family. Link to post Share on other sites
Junkie. Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I think I would see me, older, with a wonderful husband and amazing kids. I want a family. I have no idea what Dumbeldore really saw in the mirror. Link to post Share on other sites
HermioneRules Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 I may be wrong, but I thought what Dumbledore saw was answered either in DH or in a post-DH interview with JK. Perhaps it was just Harry thinking he knew what Dumbledore would see rather than Dumbledore actually saying it, I don't have a copy with me to check. But yeah, I think he'd see Ariana alive and well, if not his whole family reunited happily. I find it fascinating that you said Grindelwald, though, Arie. That would certainly be interesting. I don't think he would, considering all the trouble he caused, but maybe Grindelwald could be part of the picture - a happy, healthy family and a non-psychotic, non-power-hungry, non-murdering Grindelwald at his side...? Maybe that's asking too much I'm not sure what I would see. Just happiness, I think, and love. Completion. I don't know. You're right about Dumbledore. He will see his family, and Ariana, like Harry.I don't know what I might see? Life. Happy Family, and me surrounded with my family I miss so much. Link to post Share on other sites
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