Originally posted by: albusdumbledore
Hi all,
no hero's character can take the central position and assume full responsibilities for his actions unless and until his mentor(s) are there to cover for him..... that is the prime reason JKR killed Sirius in OotP and DD in HBP. these two characters had an immense influence on Harry, and unless and untill they were around Harry always had someone who would come and at any cost take away all his worries......
Tejas I can't but help agree with you. What you have written make perfect sense.