Fans Are Pointing Out Obscure Lore About Albus Dumbledore

Damon Davis
May 20, 2021 5.6k votes 1.7k voters 351.5k views
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Vote up the most interesting details about Hogwarts' greatest headmaster.

Albus Dumbledore was one of the most famous wizards in the world during the timeline of Harry Potter, but despite that he still remained one of the most mysterious figures in the series. These more obscure lore details help shed more light on the famed Hogwarts Headmaster.

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    Dumbledore's Phoenix Provided The Core To Harry's Wand

    Dumbledore's Phoenix Provided The Core To Harry's Wand
    Photo: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets/Warner Bros.

    From Redditor u/xboxg4mer:

    Harry Potter's wand is 11" long, made of holly, and possesses a phoenix feather core. This was described by Mr. Garrick Ollivander to be an unusual combination of wand core and wood. The feather was donated by Fawkes, Albus Dumbledore's phoenix, who also donated one more feather, which subsequently resides in Lord Voldemort's wand.

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    Grindelwald Used Dumbledore's Feelings To Get Closer To His Sister

    Grindelwald Used Dumbledore's Feelings To Get Closer To His Sister
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    From Redditor u/HoldingDoors:

    As far as I know, Dumbledore and Grindelwald caught on quick and were best friends. Both unbelievably gifted.

    I don't know if Grindelwald ever loved Dumbledore. Though I assume Dumbledore did love him at a time. Causing him to be willfully ignorant to his crueler nature.

    Grindelwald learned that Arianna was an obscurial which soon lead to the disagreement between Grindelwald and Abeforth (since he was more protective of his sister).. the fight broke out. Albus joined to protect his brother and in the end Arianna died. Dumbledore heartbroken at losing his best friend and love, his sister, and sowing enmity between himself and his brother.

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    Dumbledore Wasn't As Old As Originally Mentioned

    Dumbledore Wasn't As Old As Originally Mentioned
    Photo: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone/Warner Bros.

    From Redditor u/MichelleRosie:

    Dumbledore was actually about 115, if I remember correctly. JKR originally said 150, but then realized later that the math was wrong.

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    JK Rowling Had To Let Filmmakers Know Dumbledore Was Gay

    JK Rowling Had To Let Filmmakers Know Dumbledore Was Gay
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    From a former Redditor:

    When they were filming the sixth film, the directors/writers gave Rowling a script where Dumbledore makes a comment about a girl he dated, Rowling sent it back with a note saying, "he’s gay" and they took the scene out.

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    Dumbledore's Name Fits His Vibe

    Dumbledore's Name Fits His Vibe
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    From a former Redditor:

    Albus is Latin for white.

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    He Has Only Awarded Gryffindor Last-Minute Points

    He Has Only Awarded Gryffindor Last-Minute Points
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    From Redditor u/W1nn1ng101:

    Dumbledore has only overturned house cup rulings in favor of Gryffindor and awarded points for breaking the rules on those occasions.

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