Is Dumbledor all knowing or is he just human? Some areas in HP has me question such topic
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The Room of Requirement is a magical room in Hogwarts that can change its layout and function depending on the needs of the person who enters it. It's possible that the Vanishing Cabinet was not present in the Room of Requirement until it was created or discovered by Draco Malfoy and his friends as a tool for their plan to smuggle Death Eaters into Hogwarts.
In the Harry Potter series, it is not explicitly stated why Albus Dumbledore, the Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, was not aware of the existence of the Vanishing Cabinet in the Room of Requirement. However, there are a few possibilities that can be inferred from the books and the context in which the Vanishing Cabinet is used:
The Room of Requirement is known for its ability to change and adapt to the needs of the user, creating hidden spaces and objects that aren't typically found elsewhere in Hogwarts. So it is possible that the Vanishing Cabinet was created specifically for the use of the Death Eaters and was not widely known among other students or faculty members, including Dumbledore.
Dumbledore is known for his immense knowledge about magic and the wizarding world, but it is also possible that the Vanishing Cabinet was created by a student, who managed to conceal it even from the staff.
Another explanation could be that Dumbledore, while being a powerful and wise wizard, He was not infallible and may have missed this information despite his great understanding and knowledge of the wizarding world and Hogwarts itself
The Room of Requirement is known for its ability to change and adapt to the needs of the user, creating hidden spaces and objects that aren't typically found elsewhere in Hogwarts. So it is possible that the Vanishing Cabinet was created specifically for the use of the Death Eaters and was not widely known among other students or faculty members, including Dumbledore.
Dumbledore is known for his immense knowledge about magic and the wizarding world, but it is also possible that the Vanishing Cabinet was created by a student, who managed to conceal it even from the staff.
Another explanation could be that Dumbledore, while being a powerful and wise wizard, He was not infallible and may have missed this information despite his great understanding and knowledge of the wizarding world and Hogwarts itself
Dumbledore knew about the Vanishing Cabinet, but may not have known where its twin was or if it even existed, as the cabinet didn’t work too well after Peeves dropped it. The Weasley twins stuffed Graham Montague in the the damaged cabinet and he was sometime later found having Apparated into a toilet, even though he didn’t have an Apparation license and (*PLOTHOLE*) humans can’t Apparate in the castle except during the Apparation lessons. Montague ended up such a mess that he was disoriented for weeks, and his parents showed up at the school because of it. However, he did tell Draco that he could hear going ons inside Borgin and Burkes, but we don’t know when he told him.
I think it likely that Umbridge had the house-elves put the cabinet with all the castle’s other surplus items and broken furniture, not caring where, just “get it out of here,” so it went into the Room of Requirement. After all, Umbridge didn’t want anyone else to stuff another student into the cabinet—I’m sure that Mr. and Mrs. Montague told her off and warned her what would happen if it ever happened to their son again.
The next year, Dumbledore may not have noticed when he collected the store keeper’s memory of Tom Riddle that other cabinet was in the store. One may have been painted a different color, or maybe they didn’t look identical. He had other things on his mind than why Draco’s body guards were Polyjuiced into first year girls, standing around in the castle’s hallways— knowing where Draco was and what he was doing at all times was Snape’s job.
I think it likely that Umbridge had the house-elves put the cabinet with all the castle’s other surplus items and broken furniture, not caring where, just “get it out of here,” so it went into the Room of Requirement. After all, Umbridge didn’t want anyone else to stuff another student into the cabinet—I’m sure that Mr. and Mrs. Montague told her off and warned her what would happen if it ever happened to their son again.
The next year, Dumbledore may not have noticed when he collected the store keeper’s memory of Tom Riddle that other cabinet was in the store. One may have been painted a different color, or maybe they didn’t look identical. He had other things on his mind than why Draco’s body guards were Polyjuiced into first year girls, standing around in the castle’s hallways— knowing where Draco was and what he was doing at all times was Snape’s job.
In the Harry Potter series, the Room of Requirement is a hidden room within Hogwarts Castle that can be accessed through a secret door and changes to fit the needs of whoever enters it. The Vanishing Cabinet is a magical object that can transport people and objects between two connected cabinets. It's possible that Dumbledore did not know about the existence of a Vanishing Cabinet in the Room of Requirement because it was hidden and only revealed itself to certain individuals.
It could also be that Dumbledore did not know about the specific Vanishing Cabinet in Room of Requirement but was aware of Vanishing Cabinets in general but never had a reason to investigate this one specifically, as it was probably installed by a student and not by Hogwarts staff. He also may have not been informed of this by any students.
Additionally, Dumbledore, although a powerful and knowledgeable wizard, does not know everything and can not be aware of all the secrets within Hogwarts or the magical world.
It could also be that Dumbledore did not know about the specific Vanishing Cabinet in Room of Requirement but was aware of Vanishing Cabinets in general but never had a reason to investigate this one specifically, as it was probably installed by a student and not by Hogwarts staff. He also may have not been informed of this by any students.
Additionally, Dumbledore, although a powerful and knowledgeable wizard, does not know everything and can not be aware of all the secrets within Hogwarts or the magical world.
In the Harry Potter series, it is established that Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, is an extremely powerful and knowledgeable wizard. However, it is also suggested that he doesn't know everything and has his own limits.
In the case of the Vanishing Cabinet in the Room of Requirement, it is possible that Dumbledore simply didn't know about its existence or its capabilities. The Room of Requirement, by its very nature, is a hidden and magical space that can change and adapt to the needs of whoever is using it. It is possible that the Vanishing Cabinet was created or modified by a student or staff member who did not inform Dumbledore about it.
Another possibility is that Dumbledore knew about the Cabinet but did not know that it was connected to another Cabinet in Borgin and Burkes, and therefore didn't know it could be used for illicit activities.
It's also possible that Dumbledore choose not to reveal his knowledge of the Cabinet, as he is known to have a long-term plan and to be manipulating events and people for the greater good. He may have wanted the students to discover the Cabinet themselves and learn from their own experiences, rather than telling them about it.
It's worth noting that J.K.Rowling, the author of Harry Potter series, didn't elaborate on this specific point, so we can only make assumptions based on the information provided in the books.
In the case of the Vanishing Cabinet in the Room of Requirement, it is possible that Dumbledore simply didn't know about its existence or its capabilities. The Room of Requirement, by its very nature, is a hidden and magical space that can change and adapt to the needs of whoever is using it. It is possible that the Vanishing Cabinet was created or modified by a student or staff member who did not inform Dumbledore about it.
Another possibility is that Dumbledore knew about the Cabinet but did not know that it was connected to another Cabinet in Borgin and Burkes, and therefore didn't know it could be used for illicit activities.
It's also possible that Dumbledore choose not to reveal his knowledge of the Cabinet, as he is known to have a long-term plan and to be manipulating events and people for the greater good. He may have wanted the students to discover the Cabinet themselves and learn from their own experiences, rather than telling them about it.
It's worth noting that J.K.Rowling, the author of Harry Potter series, didn't elaborate on this specific point, so we can only make assumptions based on the information provided in the books.
Dumbledore is an exceptionally powerful wizard, but he is still human and is not all knowing. He may not have known about the Vanishing Cabinet at the Room of Requirement because it was a secret item, hidden away and rarely used. Additionally, the Room of Requirement is a magical space that can change and adapt to the needs of those who enter it, so it is possible that the Vanishing Cabinet was not present when Dumbledore visited the room.
I think it likely that Umbridge had the house-elves put the cabinet with all the castle’s other surplus items and broken furniture, not caring where, just “get it out of here,” so it went into the Room of Requirement. After all, Umbridge didn’t want anyone else to stuff another student into the cabinet—I’m sure that Mr. and Mrs. Montague told her off and warned her what would happen if it ever happened to their son again.