Talk:Albus Dumbledore
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Isn't the prisoner of akzaban coming out in 2003? Ilyanep 01:18 28 Jun 2003 (UTC)
- No, early 2004. Filming started later in the year than the other two films, to give the cast a break. -- Jim Regan 03:36 4 Jul 2003 (UTC)
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Dumbledore's school days
Was Dumbledore really sorted into Gryffindor? Can't find a hint like that in the books. MESR 10:15, 2 Mar 2004 (UTC)
- I had the same question... although he does seem to have a ridiculous bias toward them. - DropDeadGorgias (talk) 19:32, Jun 1, 2004 (UTC)
- Hermione said that she heard Dumbledore was in Gryffindor when she first met Harry and Ron. Obviously this isn't proof, but I'm certain it was Rowling's intent.
Confirmed theory?
Where has it been confirmed about Aberforth being that bartender? If anonymous doesn't give us a source for that newsitem, I'll be reverting it soon. Aris Katsaris 15:09, 15 Aug 2004 (UTC)
- J K Rowling at the Edinburgh Book Festival:
- "Why is the barman of the Hog’s Head vaguely familiar to Harry? Is he Dumbledore's brother?
- Ooh—you are getting good. Why do you think that it is Aberforth? [Audience member: Various clues. He smells of goats and he looks a bit like Dumbledore]. I was quite proud of that clue. That is all that I am going to say. [Laughter]. Well yes, obviously. I like the goat clue—I sniggered to myself about that one."
- Ablewisuk 09:00, 4 Sep 2004 (UTC)
Responsible Voldemort
"In that same year, the Ministry of Magic refused to believe that Voldemort was responsible, and orchestrated a smear campaign against Dumbledore and Harry Potter." For what.? Rich Farmbrough 09:59, 13 Nov 2004 (UTC)
Dumbledore's personality
Re "There are few occasions where Dumbledore shows a slight arrogant side...": I'd characterize his reply as an attempt to exert authority in a rare tight situation. This might be perceived as an air of arrogance that comes with authority, but it does not mean he has an arrogant side. A-giau 12:39, 14 Nov 2004 (UTC)
Headmaster of Hogwarts?
He is the headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
The word "is" implies something to do with the present, but that is meaningless here, surely? Dumbledore was not always the headmaster of Hogwarts. Dumbledore also may not continue to be the headmaster of Hogwarts in Harry's 6th and 7th years. Brianjd
One could consider Dumbledore to be the headmaster even while he was suspended during Harry's 2nd year, but that is still misleading, and he was certainly not headmaster when he escaped during Harry's 5th year. This also runs the risk of becoming outdated. Brianjd
- Actually, wasn't he still headmaster? When he was gone in Book 2, doesn't McGonagall have leave of his office if necessary? Umbridge certainly doesn't; she wanted nothing more than to unfairly oust Dumbledore the entire time, and when she does so, the office blocks her, letting the audience know that whatever the woman may be doing, she has not replaced Dumbledore as headmaster in any place but her mind.
- Sorry for not signing the above post. But I still don't get your point. Since the Higwarts we're goin to know, is only the Hogwarts in these stories, Dumbledore is the head master. If he dies, then the entry can be changed at that point.Gnrlotto
Ideally, when talking about literature you should keep to the present tense anyway. --AceMyth 04:09, Mar 16, 2005 (UTC)
Year of Birth
What is the year of birth given in the article derived from? Though wizards may live considerably longer than muggles I don't think 1845 is a reasonable year of birth for Dumbledore. It must more likely have been sometime in the early 20th century. --Maxl 16:52, 14 Apr 2005 (UTC)
- Books take place in the 1990s, Rowling's stated that Dumbledore's 'around 150', you do the math.