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Paarthurnax as a character wasn't created in Oblivion, so that's why he couldn't help at the time.

I have the exact same problem. I noticed it before but when I needed a follower for this quest I couldn't do it. Still 100% stuck. I'm on ps3.... literally no way around it now? :( EDIT: Considering I'm playing on PS3, can anyone tell me if I have any chance now or am I just stuck now?