Show pageOld revisionsBacklinksBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. ======Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore====== =====Introduction===== Albus Dumbledore was the Headmaster of [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] for the majority of the [[Harry Potter]] series. He was the founder and leader of the [[Order of the Phoenix]], a secret organization dedicated to fighting [[Lord Voldemort]]. Widely considered the most powerful wizard of his time and the only one [[Voldemort]] ever feared, Dumbledore served as a mentor and protector to [[Harry Potter]]. His life's work was dedicated to ensuring the defeat of [[Dark Magic]] and the protection of both the wizarding and [[Muggle]] worlds. He held the positions of Chief Warlock of the [[Wizengamot]] and Supreme Mugwump of the [[International Confederation of Wizards]], though he was temporarily stripped of these titles during the [[Ministry of Magic]]'s smear campaign against him. =====Biography===== ====Early Life==== Albus Dumbledore was born to [[Percival Dumbledore]] and [[Kendra Dumbledore]] and grew up with his younger brother, [[Aberforth Dumbledore]], and sister, [[Ariana Dumbledore]]. The family's life was shattered when [[Ariana]], at the age of six, was attacked by three [[Muggle]] boys who saw her performing magic. The trauma left her magically unstable and unable to control her powers. His father, [[Percival]], retaliated against the boys and was sentenced to life in [[Azkaban]]. To escape public scrutiny, [[Kendra]] moved the family to [[Godric's Hollow]]. When [[Dumbledore]] was seventeen, [[Ariana]] lost control of her magic in a rage and accidentally killed their mother. ====Friendship with Grindelwald==== Forced to cancel his planned world tour with [[Elphias Doge]], [[Dumbledore]] returned to [[Godric's Hollow]] as the head of his family. There he met the brilliant and charismatic [[Gellert Grindelwald]], the great-nephew of [[Bathilda Bagshot]]. The two became inseparable, sharing a powerful intellectual and emotional bond. They planned a wizarding revolution under the slogan "For the Greater Good," with a shared obsession for uniting the three [[Deathly Hallows]] to become masters of death. Their plans were interrupted by [[Aberforth]], who confronted [[Albus]] about neglecting [[Ariana]]. The resulting argument escalated into a three-way duel between [[Albus]], [[Aberforth]], and [[Grindelwald]]. In the chaos, [[Ariana]] was struck by a stray curse and killed. [[Grindelwald]] fled, and the friendship was destroyed, leaving [[Dumbledore]] with a lifetime of guilt. ====Career and First Wizarding War==== [[Dumbledore]] returned to [[Hogwarts]] as a professor of [[Transfiguration]]. He was known for his extraordinary magical talent and was repeatedly offered the position of [[Minister for Magic]], which he always refused, fearing his own ambition. In 1945, he famously defeated [[Gellert Grindelwald]] in a legendary duel, winning possession of the [[Elder Wand]]. During the rise of [[Lord Voldemort]], [[Dumbledore]] founded the [[Order of the Phoenix]] to oppose him. He heard the first part of the [[prophecy]] concerning [[Harry Potter]] and [[Voldemort]] from [[Sybill Trelawney]] at the [[Hog's Head]], an event partially overheard by [[Severus Snape]], who reported it to the [[Dark Lord]]. After [[Voldemort]]'s first fall, [[Dumbledore]] arranged for the orphaned [[Harry Potter]] to be placed in the care of his [[Muggle]] relatives, the [[Dursleys]]. ====Second Wizarding War==== [[Dumbledore]] served as [[Harry Potter]]'s guide and protector throughout his [[Hogwarts]] years. Following [[Voldemort]]'s return, he re-formed the [[Order of the Phoenix]] and began hunting for [[Voldemort]]'s [[Horcruxes]]. He successfully located and destroyed [[Marvolo Gaunt's Ring]], but not before being afflicted by a deadly curse from it. The curse was contained in his hand by [[Severus Snape]], but it left him with less than a year to live. Knowing his time was short, [[Dumbledore]] shared his knowledge of [[Voldemort]]'s past with [[Harry]] via the [[Pensieve]]. He also orchestrated his own death with [[Severus Snape]]. This plan was designed to save [[Draco Malfoy]]'s soul from the burden of murder, cement [[Snape]]'s position as a trusted spy for the [[Order]], and ensure the [[Elder Wand]]'s power would die with him. [[Dumbledore]] was killed by [[Snape]] using the [[Killing Curse]] atop the [[Astronomy Tower]]. He was buried in a white tomb on the grounds of [[Hogwarts]], the only Headmaster to be laid to rest there. =====Physical Appearance and Personality===== [[Dumbledore]] was tall and thin, with long silver hair and a beard long enough to tuck into his belt. He had a long and crooked nose that looked as if it had been broken at least twice. His most striking feature was his pair of piercing, bright blue eyes, which often seemed to twinkle with kindness and mischief behind half-moon spectacles. He was known for his calm, serene demeanor, wisdom, and eccentric sense of humor. He had a fondness for [[sherbet lemons]], knitting patterns, and chamber music. Despite his benevolent exterior, [[Dumbledore]] was also calculating and secretive, often withholding crucial information from others for what he believed was the "greater good." He was deeply burdened by guilt from his family's tragic past and his own youthful ambitions. Above all, he was a firm believer in the power of love, forgiveness, and the ability of people to choose between right and wrong. =====Magical Abilities and Skills===== * **Master Duelist:** He was the only wizard [[Lord Voldemort]] openly feared. His duel against [[Voldemort]] in the Atrium of the [[Ministry of Magic]] showcased his immense power and skill. His defeat of [[Grindelwald]] in 1945 is considered one of the greatest duels in wizarding history. * **Transfiguration:** He was a master of [[Transfiguration]], having taught the subject for many years at [[Hogwarts]]. * **Non-Verbal & Wandless Magic:** [[Dumbledore]] frequently used powerful and complex magic without uttering an incantation and sometimes without a wand, such as when he extinguished and re-lit all the candles in the [[Great Hall]] with a simple gesture. * **Occlumency & Legilimency:** He was a highly skilled [[Legilimens]], able to discern falsehoods with ease, and a master [[Occlumens]], capable of shielding his mind completely from intrusion. * **Alchemy:** He was a known practitioner of [[alchemy]], collaborating with the famous alchemist [[Nicolas Flamel]]. * **Patronus:** His [[Patronus Charm]] took the form of a [[phoenix]], a magical creature that became his symbol and companion. * **Wand:** He was the master of the [[Elder Wand]], a 15-inch wand made of elder wood with a [[Thestral]] tail-hair core. =====Possessions===== * **[[Elder Wand]]:** One of the three [[Deathly Hallows]], which he won from [[Gellert Grindelwald]]. * **[[Deluminator]]:** A magical device of his own invention that can capture and release light. He bequeathed it to [[Ron Weasley]]. * **[[Pensieve]]:** A stone basin used to store and review memories, which he kept in his office at [[Hogwarts]]. * **[[Fawkes]]:** His highly intelligent and loyal [[phoenix]] companion, whose tears had healing powers. * **[[Sword of Gryffindor]]:** The goblin-made sword of [[Godric Gryffindor]], which he kept in his office. * **[[Marvolo Gaunt's Ring]]:** Possessed as both a [[Horcrux]] and the [[Resurrection Stone]]. [[Dumbledore]] destroyed the [[Horcrux]] within it. * **[[The Tales of Beedle the Bard]]:** An original, hand-written copy of the book of wizarding fairy tales, which he left to [[Hermione Granger]]. =====Relationships===== * **[[Harry Potter]]:** [[Dumbledore]] acted as a powerful mentor and father figure to [[Harry]], guiding him in his fight against [[Voldemort]]. He loved [[Harry]] deeply, but also bore the guilt of raising him "like a pig for slaughter" to fulfill the [[prophecy]]. * **[[Gellert Grindelwald]]:** His brilliant childhood friend and, for a brief time, the object of his affection. Their shared ambition led to tragedy, turning them into bitter enemies. * **[[Severus Snape]]:** Their relationship was one of deep, complicated trust. [[Dumbledore]] was the only one who knew of [[Snape]]'s true allegiance and relied on him as his spy within [[Voldemort]]'s ranks. * **[[Aberforth Dumbledore]]:** His younger brother. Their relationship was strained and distant following the death of their sister [[Ariana]], for which [[Aberforth]] held [[Albus]] responsible. * **[[Minerva McGonagall]]:** His former student, trusted colleague, and Deputy Headmistress. He valued her counsel and loyalty above almost all others at [[Hogwarts]]. =====Etymology===== * **Albus:** Latin for "white," a color often associated with good, purity, and wisdom. * **Percival:** The name of one of King Arthur's Knights of the Round Table, known for his quest for the Holy Grail. * **Wulfric:** An Anglo-Saxon name meaning "wolf-power." * **Brian:** An old Celtic name thought to mean "high" or "noble." * **Dumbledore:** An 18th-century English word for "bumblebee." J.K. Rowling has said she imagined him walking around [[Hogwarts]] humming to himself. =====Behind the Scenes===== * In the film adaptations, [[Dumbledore]] was portrayed by Richard Harris in the first two films and by Michael Gambon for the remainder of the series. (film) * J.K. Rowling revealed in 2007 that she always conceived of [[Dumbledore]] as being gay and that he had fallen in love with [[Gellert Grindelwald]] in his youth, which added a layer of tragedy to their story. (J.K. Rowling interview) * The complex relationship between [[Dumbledore]] and [[Grindelwald]] is a central plot point in the //Fantastic Beasts// film series. (film) * According to J.K. Rowling, [[Dumbledore]]'s Boggart would take the form of the corpse of his sister, [[Ariana]]. (J.K. Rowling interview)
