anotherblackhat comments on Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality discussion thread, part 12

anotherblackhat 26 Mar 2012 14:37 UTC
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“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?
- ArisKatsaris 26 Mar 2012 14:52 UTC
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  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.
  - anotherblackhat 26 Mar 2012 23:57 UTC
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    nod—I see.
- Alsadius 27 Mar 2012 3:21 UTC
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  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.
- Sheaman3773 25 Jun 2012 7:27 UTC
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  Well, yes. That, and every single one of Dumbledore’s reactions to Harry when he’s explaining the Santa Claus notes.