For Harry Potter Fans
NEW YORK (Oct. 20) - Harry Potter fans, the rumors are true: Albus Dumbledore, master wizard and Headmaster of Hogwarts, is gay. J.K. Rowling, author of the mega-selling fantasy series that ended last summer, outed the beloved character Friday night while appearing before a full house at Carnegie Hall.
Warner Bros. The wizard's lack of relationships with women and his mysterious, troubled past have long fueled speculation by Harry Potter fans.After reading briefly from the final book, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," she took questions from audience members.
She was asked by one young fan whether Dumbledore finds "true love."
"Dumbledore is gay," the author responded to gasps and applause.
She then explained that Dumbledore was smitten with rival Gellert Grindelwald, whom he defeated long ago in a battle between good and bad wizards. "Falling in love can blind us to an extent," Rowling said of Dumbledore's feelings, adding that Dumbledore was "horribly, terribly let down."
Dumbledore's love, she observed, was his "great tragedy."
"Oh, my god," Rowling concluded with a laugh, "the fan fiction."
Potter readers on fan sites and elsewhere on the Internet have speculated on the sexuality of Dumbledore, noting that he has no close relationship with women and a mysterious, troubled past. And explicit scenes with Dumbledore already have appeared in fan fiction.
Rowling told the audience that while working on the planned sixth Potter film, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince ," she spotted a reference in the script to a girl who once was of interest to Dumbledore. A note was duly passed to director David Yates, revealing the truth about her character.
Rowling, finishing a brief "Open Book Tour" of the United States, her first tour here since 2000, also said that she regarded her Potter books as a "prolonged argument for tolerance" and urged her fans to "question authority."
Not everyone likes her work, Rowling said, likely referring to Christian groups that have alleged the books promote witchcraft. Her news about Dumbledore, she said, will give them one more reason. End of Article.
She was asked by one young fan whether Dumbledore finds "true love."
"Dumbledore is gay," the author responded to gasps and applause.
She then explained that Dumbledore was smitten with rival Gellert Grindelwald, whom he defeated long ago in a battle between good and bad wizards. "Falling in love can blind us to an extent," Rowling said of Dumbledore's feelings, adding that Dumbledore was "horribly, terribly let down."
Dumbledore's love, she observed, was his "great tragedy."
"Oh, my god," Rowling concluded with a laugh, "the fan fiction."
Potter readers on fan sites and elsewhere on the Internet have speculated on the sexuality of Dumbledore, noting that he has no close relationship with women and a mysterious, troubled past. And explicit scenes with Dumbledore already have appeared in fan fiction.
Rowling told the audience that while working on the planned sixth Potter film, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince ," she spotted a reference in the script to a girl who once was of interest to Dumbledore. A note was duly passed to director David Yates, revealing the truth about her character.
Rowling, finishing a brief "Open Book Tour" of the United States, her first tour here since 2000, also said that she regarded her Potter books as a "prolonged argument for tolerance" and urged her fans to "question authority."
Not everyone likes her work, Rowling said, likely referring to Christian groups that have alleged the books promote witchcraft. Her news about Dumbledore, she said, will give them one more reason. End of Article.
Hermione Jean Granger who's date at the Yule Ball was Quidditch prodigy Viktor Krum, much to a jealous Ron's disdain. And would have gone with Ron had he asked. She commented to Harry that Viktor like to look at her and did not talk much. The strong silent type? "Said he was a genuinely nice person beneath the sullen exterior." This says why he is sensitive to being teased about Krum comment about Harry's best friend Ginevra Molly "Ginny" Weasley.
Expected more with the hint of romance between Rubeus Hagrid (a fictional character) and Olympe Maxime did gaze into their eyes and touch hands as they walked together. They talked a lot! Catching up on time passed.
I certainly was disappointed there were not more with the inclusion of the Dragons being developed into characters. As the cameo of Norbert in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Species Dragon (Norwegian Ridgeback)
Also the fiercely loyal creature, Buckbeak. As was Fluffy–Three-headed dog belonging to Rubeus Hagrid. The Quest for the Egg was amazing. I had to watch several times as the dragons moved so fast!Spoilers - Narcissa Malfoy, (who had been helpful by warning Harry...) born Narcissa Black. She later married Lucius Malfoy and together they have one son, Draco. Although never a Death Eater, Narcissa shares her husband's views on blood purity. ... By the final book, Voldemort has given Malfoy his freedom, though he looks significantly worse for the wear. Voldemort treats him with great contempt and has hijacked his house for Headquarters and is forcing his son to do Dark deeds against his nature. Later in the book, Lucius, along with his wife and sister-in-law, accidentally allow Harry and his friends to escape from Malfoy Manor. Voldemort punishes them severely, eventually putting them under house arrest. Despite his long-standing position as a Death Eater and Voldemort's advocate of pure-blood supremacy, Lucius has decided his love for his family is more important than his involvement in the war. During the final battle at Hogwarts, he pleads with Voldemort into letting him into the battlefield to locate his son. He and the rest of his family are reunited at the end of the book. Following Voldemort's death, Lucius, Narcissa and Draco all manage to "weasel their way" out of being sent to Azkaban due to Narcissa aiding Harry in the Forbidden Forest.
According to Forbes magazine, Lucius Malfoy is currently number 12 on their fictional wealthiest characters list.
Epilogue: Nineteen years after Lord Voldemort's downfall, Hermione is married to Ron and they have two children, Rose and Hugo. She begins her post-Hogwarts career by working in the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures, where she is instrumental in greatly improving life for house-elves; she has since moved higher up in the Department of Magical Law Enforcement while ensuring the eradication of oppressive, pro-pureblood laws.
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A nice fan site with a book online I found looking for what was said in the tent which was far larger inside than outside. Harry Potter and the Serpent's Eye Another love interest? "He really hadn’t meant to yell at them — he needed them, and Ginny, more than anything. Ginny — he wished she were here to hold him, comfort him… kiss him." Not the book it is in, though.
1. " They arrive at their tent (small camping tent) but the funniest thing is the tent from the outside looks really small. Harry watches in amazement (he is the last to enter) as one by one they all enter the tent (9 of them in total). When he goes in, we see that inside, it is actually a very luxurious suite. Harry thinks its so cool and says "I love magic". " In Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire. Source: The Movie Spoiler
2. Another kind of love is that of friends and family. "2 of the spirits stand beside Harry, and they are his parents. They tell Harry to break the connection, so that in the midst of confusion, they can distract Lord V. and Harry can escape. Cedric' spirit stands beside Harry and tells him to take his body back to his father. James' and Lily Potter tell Harry to let go and when he does, he grabs the Cup and Cedric's body and disappears/ports back to the maze start point. Lord V is furious that Harry escaped. Back at the start point, Harry is crying over Cedric' body."
What bothers me is not what the sexuality of make -believe characters is but that an actor who has proven himself successful, goes and does nude spread, embarrasses me with a HBO cameo that I tell Rich, I want to watch because he was featured. And the skit is poorly done and has sex badly represented. Hardly the accomplished actor from H.P. And to have a friend send me an email with his genitals showing is not what I want to see. Luckily she marked it and I never opened it. As that is not something I want to see. Not necessary.
This skit was a far cry from worth watching. I don't think that is a direction a successful actor needs to go having established himself as a valid talent. Women are always doing this before they are famous and put to shame for having done so. This is a role reversal. I am sure there are pangs of being typecast. Thus a role in Equus. What is this proving your an adult and can do so?
Source: Red Dan's 18 (and Rich) In the world of witchcraft and wizardry, Daniel Radcliffe would have been legal last year, but unfortunately we all live in the real world. That means Daniel, who turned 18 on July 23, is officially a man. And a rich man at that, now that he has access to his multimillion dollar bank account. Read more about H.P. & the Deathly Hallows and more...
full bio Lots of photos (clothed) Daniel Radcliffe will make his West End stage debut starring opposite
Richard Griffiths in the first major revival of Peter Shaffer's classic play "EQUUS" opening at the Gielgud Theatre on Tuesday 27 February 2007. Source: BroadwayWorld.com Equus is a play by Peter Shaffer written in 1973, telling the story of a psychiatrist who attempts to treat a young man who has a pathological sexual fascination with horses. Source: Wikipedia(Some scenes may be unsuitable for children - reported to contain full frontal nudity.) Daniel Radcliffe may shock many Potter fans, as the plot involves performing a sex act while on a horse!
Source: London Theatre Guide 11/06From Daily Mail "Radcliffe was clearly keen to impress with his physique, pumping up his slender frame in the gym for seven hours a week." More Photos Interview with Daniel and this includes clip from Extra's.
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posted by LadyIrene @ 10/20/2007 10:05:00 AM
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I really enjoyed reading this. It was great to hear the story about the author and your research on the characters. As you know, I'm a Harry Potter fan too! I am in no shape or form a fan of seeing Harry(Daniel Ratcliffe)nude. He is supposed to be a role model for children and their vivid imaginations. I was literally shocked, that's why I had to share the information about his nude photos with you. Elise
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Something being anonymous is you don't use your name. :D I could not edit it to change that. Thanks for apreciating my two days of work! I rarely put my own feelings into things and this was all about MY Opinion and way I see things!
Some people these days are forgetting what fiction is. And things like the Vatican demanding apologies for a movie is riduclous. Guilt for parts being true! Ha! As someone used material that they objected to even if it was out of context/content. Played with their imagination? Gosh a concept!
I think either she had this content edited out all of her movies by Warner, which she says happens a lot, that she has to fight for things to be in her movies. Or to bother the Christians who object to her referance to magick? Witchcraft, that this will make them object to her also?
That she is using H.P. now as a platform for sexual freedom? I never noticed it being ever mentioned in any of the stories.
I always thought these were for our imagination. Gosh who likes who? Who will end up with who? I am sure that we don't get surprised as true H.P. fans.
I always thought D. Was storing up his energy by being celebate to use for more powerful magick? As other cultures do. Abstain and use that built up power!That is just how I imagined it to be not that he tried and had a sad experience, though he always does seem distant... Out for the good of the school. And the safty of all inside.
If D.R. Wants to explore his being an adult. Fine but do it with class! Not a dumb HBO Extra where he is being silly with a condom in a place people eat! As we all have been commenting how long can these actors play at being young adults? Now they are in their teens. Unless they go to graduate wizard school? University? :D (Comment deleted was my own) LI
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