What a bitch! All she had to do was remove the Key-ness from Dawn, leaving Dawn herself behind, and closing up the portal, and everything would be cleaned up nicely. And she wouldn't have to worry about the key being stolen any more, as it would be back where it belonged.
A bitch - and an idiot.
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You assume that removing the 'Key-ness' would have no consequences for Dawn.
Ooohhhhh, When any of the Scoobies find out about it being her idea for Buffy to kill herself.... Bye bye Q dearest. *snicker*
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But Willow brought her back, so no harm no foul, right? The Scoobies probably won't be fans, but they're also not really in a position to take on the Q...