There are a lot of questions about the Dumbledore family. That is why we’re here. To answer questions we’ve seen come up about the famous wizarding family that sired everyone’s favourite Hogwarts headmaster.
These questions about the Dumbledore family will be in no particular order.
Is Albus Dumbledore Gay?
Yes, Albus is gay. This was never mentioned in the main Harry Potter books. However, JK Rowling brought this up in an interview in October 2007 after the release of the final book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
She said she always felt Dumbledore was gay.
Albus’ sexual orientation is confirmed onscreen in Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore at the beginning of the film when Albus tells Grindelwald he is in love with him during a conversation in a muggle teashop.
What Is Dumbledore’s Wand And Wand Core?
Our following Dumbledore questions will be two-in-one, as they’re the same subject. Let’s start with the wand. It is unknown what type of wand Albus‘ original wand was. He would later wield what is known as the Elder Wand, one of the three Deathly Hallows.
Dumbledore question two is what the wand cores were. The first wand was an unknown length, wood and core. The Elder Wand was 15 inches, made from Elder wood, and the core was Thestral hair.
What Hogwarts House Was Albus Dumbledore In?
Albus was in Gryffindor House during his years at Hogwarts. Aberforth‘s house is unknown, and Ariana never attended due to her mental instability.
What Is The Name of Dumbledore’s Phoenix?
In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, we first meet Albus’ pet Phoenix, Fawkes.
Was The Character Of Dumbledore Inspired By Gandalf?
There are a lot of fan theories out there that Dumbledore was created to be similar to Gandalf from Lord of the Rings. There is no direct confirmation of this, but given how similar they look in their respective films, we’d have to say, in appearance, yes. Personality wise, not so much.
When Did The Dumbledore VS. Grindelwald Fight Happen?
The final duel between Albus Dumbledore and Gellert Grindelwald occurred on November 2nd 1945.
When Did Dumbledore Destroy The Gaunt Ring?
It is unclear when Albus destroyed the Gaunt Ring (the Horcrux). However, the time frame is relatively small. He did it sometime after his duel with Lord Voldemort in the Ministry of Magic but before Harry Potter’s sixth year at Hogwarts.
What Happened To Aurelius Dumbledore?
The Secrets of Dumbledore reveals that Credence Barebone is the son of Albus’ brother, Aberforth and was born Aurelius Dumbledore. It is revealed in the film that Credence is dying due to being an Obscurial. After he left the service of Grindelwald, he returned home to England with his father, but it is unknown whether he succumbed to his illness.
