Dumbledore's tassel hat draws inspiration from the traditional headmaster hats found in the muggle world. However, it possesses an air of magical charm that sets it apart. The hat's unique design combines elements of both classic academia and wizarding culture, perfectly reflecting Dumbledore's multifaceted persona. It happened very suddenly. The hook-nosed teacher looked past Quirrell's turban straight into Harry's eyes -- and a sharp, hot pain shot across the scar on Harry's forehead.

In October 2007, while answering reader questions during a book reading at Carnegie Hall, Rowling was asked if Dumbledore had even been in love and answered "I always thought Dumbledore is gay," discussing for the first time his romantic relationship with Gellert Grindelwald and describing it as a "great tragedy." [54] She further elaborated that she had informed Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince director David Yates of this fact via a note in an early draft of the screenplay, in which she crossed out a section where Dumbledore described a youthful attraction to a woman and wrote "Dumbledore is gay." Yates would later state he had been informed even earlier, during the production of the fifth film, saying that during a read through for the next film "Jo leaned over to me and said: 'You know Dumbledore's gay don't you, David?' And I thought 'Wow that's pretty cool'." [55] On the right-hand side of what? Of the marble staircase? That seems to make sense, and implies that on each landing there are a number of corridors running in various directions. Of course, only in the film does the marble staircase extend beyond the first floor; this is never stated in the books.

Siblings: Younger brother Aberforth (born 1883 or 1884) and sister Ariana (born 1884 or 1885, died 1899); both brothers are haunted by their sister's accidental death ( DH3). Birthdate: 1881 (JKR), probably in July or August. This date supercedes Jo’s statement in 2001 that Dumbledore was “about 150 years old” (Blue Nose Day) and fits better with the dates that appear in Book 7. Regarding his month of birth, Rita says that Dumbledore was “nearing” his 18th birthday when he left Hogwarts in June, but was still 17 when he met Grindelwald ( DH18). Basically, at some point during Grindelwald’s stay at Godric’s Hollow Dumbledore turned 18, so the month of his birth appears to be July or August. School awards, etc.: “Examined him personally in Transfiguration and Charms when he did N.E.W.T.s … Did things with a wand I’d never seen before …” –Griselda Marchbanks ( OP31). “Head Boy, Prefect, Winner of the Barnabus Finkley Prize for Exceptional Spell-Casting, British Youth Representative to the Wizengamot, Gold Medal-Winner for Ground-Breaking Contribution to the International Alchemical Conference in Cairo.” ( DH18) Are there any nice Slytherins? This has interested fans for years. Typically, however, they're described in less-than-complimentary terms. Is this just because we're seeing them through Harry's prejudiced point of view or are most of them really hulking, part-troll, pug-faced goons? Only in HBP4, when we meet Professor Slughorn, do we begin to see another side to the ambitious characters selected for Slytherin. He is part of the group of ghosts, however, and somewhat under their authority. We learn in book four that the ghosts hold a ghosts' council when there are important matters for them to discuss. Peeves, as it turns out, is one of the topics they discuss quite regularly.

Richard Harris turned down Harry Potter three times". The Guardian. 14 September 2001 . Retrieved 16 March 2021. The entire action of the chapter takes place on the night of 1 September, most of it during the Welcoming Feast and inside the Great Hall. Interesting facts and notes Thomas Hardy refers to bumblebees as "dumbledores" in Chapter 4 of "Under the Greenwood Tree." In the novel, a group of choir members are trying to choose a word to describe the sound of an organ. They dislike organs because they are afraid of being replaced by one. Could this be where JKR first saw this word? -- C.M.Fans debated whether Blaise was a boy or a girl for years. Finally, in HBP7, we learn that Zabini is a boy. I am. It’s just a regular magic hat that likes to rape people. Come on, let me get my flamethrower.” Harris, Scott (14 July 2011). " 'Harry Potter' Mega Poll: The Mega Results!". NextMovie.com. Archived from the original on 17 July 2011 . Retrieved 25 July 2011. Hirsch, Anne-Christin (2008). Names and Their Underlying Mythology in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter-Novels. Munich, Germany: GRIN Verlag. p.7. ISBN 978-3-640-16412-7.

During their time, Dumbledore realized how powerful and persuasive Grindelwald is, and while they were still friends Grindelwald started recruiting his followers, which is why Dumbledore was sure Grindelwald’s following only grew over time. French and Saunders: Harry Potter and the Secret Chamberpot of Azerbaijan". .frenchandsaunders.com. 19 February 2003 . Retrieved 8 July 2007. Um, this girl has a crush on you and she’s kind of shy so well she told me and Harry to come and ask you to meet with her.” Perry, Evelyn M. "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Novel". Farmingham State College. Archived from the original on 24 October 2006 . Retrieved 1 June 2007.

Quite a powerful magic item, this. It can read minds (and according to Rowling, could detect the bit of Voldemort's soul inside of Harry) and in a few moments we find that it can hear specific thoughts and respond, as if in conversation. One wonders, in reference to Arthur's admonition about dangerous magic items, where the Sorting Hat keeps its brain ...

Harry himself seems to take the longest time in the Sorting. As he will learn in his fifth year, other members of his year such as Hermione were also edge cases who could have been Sorted into different Houses than those that the Hat finally declared for them. Dumbledore's unique fashion choices have left an indelible mark on wizarding fashion trends. His tassel hat has inspired numerous replicas and fan creations, becoming an iconic symbol associated with wisdom and authority. Many admirers of the series seek to emulate Dumbledore's style, acquiring their own versions of this beloved headpiece to pay homage to the remarkable character.

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What about you Dumbledore?” Harry asked. “They say the older you are the more experience you have in… these matters.” It is learned that Voldemort created six Horcruxes to gain immortality and that they must all be destroyed before Harry goes after the final piece of Voldemort's soul in the Dark Lord's body. Harry also repeatedly warns Dumbledore in most of their lessons that school bully Draco Malfoy is working for Voldemort. Dumbledore refuses to take any action against Draco, and instead tells Harry that he already knows more about what is happening than Harry does. Birthdate: 1881 (JKR), probably in July or August. This date supersedes Rowling's statement in 2001 that Dumbledore was "about 150 years old" (Blue Nose Day) and fits better with the dates that appear in Book 7. Regarding his month of birth, Rita Skeeter states in The Life and Lies of Albus Dumbledore that Dumbledore was "nearing" his 18th birthday when he left Hogwarts in June, but was still 17 when he met Grindelwald (DH18). Basically, at some point during Grindelwald's stay at Godric's Hollow Dumbledore turned 18, so the month of his birth appears to be July or August." [1] retrieved 10 July 2008 The hell? A-A-B-C-B-C-C? SIR, I FIND THE POETRY IN YOUR HARRY POTTER MAGIC HAT RAPE FIC TO BE QUITE UNORTHODOX AND FRANKLY, I DO NOT APPROVE. Oxford Harry Potter actor who played Dumbledore's double has died". Oxford Mail. 27 April 2018 . Retrieved 29 September 2021.