The Latest Controversy

Well.... the silver doe promised a post on the latest controversy surrounding Dumbledore,; but hasn't done so... probably because she vanished ( Whether it was Lily or Snape who cast her initially is still under speculation !). So its up to Fawkes once again to come to the rescue, or this blog will become redundant like so many others.

In my opinion, Dumbledore isnt gay. Not that I have anything against it, but just that it sounds a little out of place with the story. When I read the book, it came across to me as that Dumbledore, being brilliant, needed some like-minded company; especially after the tradegies that struck his family. Someone with such a brilliant mind would obviously feel trapped in those circumsatnces, since he was saddled with the responsibilty of taking care of the family. Dumbledore being Dumbledore, the thought of deserting his family for his personal goals would have been appalling; but none-the-less, he would have felt let-down after what he had seen for his future and what he was left with ultimately. So it only stands to reason that when he met Grindelwald, he must have seen it as a chance to live his dreams; if not in person,then by discussing them with his new-found, equally brilliant friend.

But I dont think this means that he "fell in love "; to put it sooo eloquently (ahem !) with Grindelwald. Just because we meet someone like-minded and become really good friends and discuss plans together doesnt mean that they're in love. The thought doesnt come across as very real or even expected. Suffice to say, the thought didnt fall into place like others stated by Mrs.Rowling. It didnt click with the facts provided in the book.

Do I hear anyone seconding the motion ??