The comment about dumbledore and grindelwald having a sexual relationship drew widespread mockery. It was only a brief mention, but it established that grindelwald will ultimately be defeated in 1945. In a special features interview for the fantastic beasts. Dumbledores sexuality was brushed over in the books and movies. Rowling said on the bluray for crimes of grindelwald, per attitude. Dumbledore and grindelwald had an intense and passionate. Rowling would like to tell you more about the sex lives of the characters in her popular series of childrens books.
Mar 14, 2019 its never been featured in books or movies about the wizarding world, but j. For the love of god, jk rowling, write that dumbledore. Rowling on dumbledoregrindelwald gay relationship causes. In an effort to thwart grindelwald s plans, albus dumbledore enlists newt, his former hogwarts student, who agrees to help once again, unaware of the dangers that lie ahead. Rowling has a habit of revealing new details about the harry potter universe after the final book, harry potter and the deathly hallows, was published in the summer of 2007. Rowling has revealed intimate details about the relationship between two key characters in the harry potter franchise, albus dumbledore and gellert grindelwald, and fans dont seem happy about it. On the other hand, rowling and fantastic beasts director david yates will. But in the crimes of grindelwald, the movie that promised to explore exactly that, all we get is grindelwald and dumbledore locking eyes for two seconds. J k rowlings diversity rewrites are becoming exhausting inews. Jk rowlings dumbledoregrindelwald gay relationship reveal is. Rowling mocked for saying dumbledore and grindelwald had.
Rowling said that dumbledore was gay after the book series ended picture. Rowling has said for years that dumbledore and grindelwald were in a gay relationship. At the heart of many of the complaints is the fact rowling did not reveal dumbledore was queer in the original harry potter books, with some people pointing out that she could have done this in a. Plus, she dropped a few clues after they were published, as she is notoriously. Mar 17, 2019 rowling talks about how passionate the relationship between dumbledore and grindelwald is. As complex notes, although rowling had previously revealed that dumbledore was gay and that he had romantic feelings for the dark wizard grindelwald, the crimes of grindelwald didnt really give fans any additional insight into how intense their relationship became. Rowling has revealed that dumbledore played here by law had a passionate sexual relationship with villain grindelwald johnny depp. Rowlings continual lgbt character revisionism in the fantastic beast franchise is getting old for harry potter fans. Dumbledore fell in love with grindelwald, and that.
According to rowling, the two shared what she called an incredibly intense relationship with each other as young men. The final book of the series devoted a significant number of pages to dumbledore s past and his motivations. According to elphias doge, people still say that no duel ever matched it. Rowlings fantasy saga had come to its natural conclusion. Gellert grindelwald and albus dumbledore, a battle referenced more than. As referenced by rowling, the date of grindelwalds duel with dumbledore coincides with the downfall of nazi germany.
Mar 18, 2019 jk rowling can log on here and tweet dumbledore was a dom top all she likes but the fact remains she actively leaves out any lgbt rep in her books and films so her profit isnt affected. Rowling has more to say about the sexual dimension. Mar 19, 2019 rowling sparked new discussion this week by yet again mentioning dumbledores sexuality in an interview thats featured on the new bluraydvd release of crimes of grindelwald. Nov 27, 2018 that was the sole mention of grindelwald until harry potter and the deathly hallows, which saw rita skeeter investigate dumbledore s history in the wake of his death. Rowling had already famously outed dumbledore as gay, without. She talks about the complicated sense of emotions they felt for each other. Last week, in an interview added to the bluray dvd for fantastic beasts. In the opening chapter of the first novel of the series, dumbledore arrives at number four, privet drive in little whinging, surrey.
Rowling revealed in 2007 that dumbledore is gay and had feelings for his old friend and dark wizard grindelwald portrayed by johnny depp in fantastic beasts. Albus percival wulfric brian dumbledore is a fictional character in j. Rowling dubs dumbledore of harry potter books as gay. Dumbledorefantastic beasts and the crimes of grindlewaldfantastic beasts and. This could go against all our canon knowledge we know albus dumbledore only has a brother aberforth and a sister aria. In the latest peek into dumbledore s life, rowling says on the bluray and dvd versions of fantastic beasts. Rowling says dumbledore and grindelwald had passionate. Mar 19, 2019 jk rowling has confirmed dumbledore and grindelwalds sexual relationship. Some fans are also frustrated that rowling doesnt include the queer elements of her stories in the books and movies themselves. Mar 18, 2019 back in 2007, rowling surprised readers by revealing that dumbledore was gay. Yet, on expanding dumbledore and grindelwalds relationship as well as their characters in fantastic beasts, rowling has a chance to correct her. Rowling has clarified involved unrequited samesex attraction on dumbledores part. Dumbledore was lying about grindelwald in the harry. Later that year, for example, she revealed in a public appearance that dumbledore had fallen in love.
Duel between albus dumbledore and gellert grindelwald harry. Lines are drawn as love and loyalty are tested, even among the truest friends and family, in an increasingly divided wizarding world. Dumbledore fell in love with grindelwald, and that added to his horror when grindelwald showed himself to be what he was, rowling told the. Rowling, illustrated with stunning line art from minalima, expands on earlier events that helped shape the wizarding world, with some surprising nods to the harry potter stories that will delight fans of both the books and films. The crimes of grindelwald is the second screenplay in a fivefilm series to be written by j. Jk rowling has confirmed dumbledore and grindelwalds sexual relationship. Some fans, however, are perturbed that these characters dont actually identify as gay in the books. Aurelius dumbledore is the lost brother of albus dumbledore, revealed by gellert grindelwald to credence barebone at the end of fantastic beasts. The renowned bestselling author has made a variety of declarations over the years, regarding both the wizarding world, as well as the characters she developed while writing all seven harry potter books.
The crimes of grindelwald is about a familiar harry potter character, but it tells an unfamiliar story. Rowling claims albus dumbledore and gellert grindelwald had a passionate, gay relationship, a comment that. Rowling promises that there was a sexual dimension to albus. Rowling is being mocked on twitter for saying that albus dumbledore and gellert grindelwald, two characters from her harry potter and fantastic beasts series, had an incredibly intense sexual relationship rowling has said for years that dumbledore and grindelwald were in a gay relationship. Rowling confirms that dumbledore and grindelwald had. Afpafpgetty images rowling then claimed that in the script for the halfblood prince, she had to tell screenwriters to remove a line where dumbledore reminisced about a girl. Oct 19, 2007 rowling dubs dumbledore of harry potter books as gay. Jk rowling confirms dumbledoregrindelwald relationship. Rowling promises that there was a sexual dimension to albus dumbledore and gellert grindelwalds relationship. Mar 21, 2019 everything jk rowling has said about dumbledores sexuality, without it actually being on screen or in the books.
Yet, on expanding dumbledore and grindelwalds relationship as well as their characters in fantastic beasts, rowling has a chance to correct her wrongs. Decades before the legendary duel, gellert grindelwald had come to godrics hollow to. The author has confirmed that dumbledore had a sexual relationship with grindelwald. Rowling dubs dumbledore of harry potter books as gay new. Jk rowling reveals dumbledore and grindelwald had a. Jk rowling talks around the grindelwalddumbledore pairing. Rowling added that while working on the planned sixth potter film, harry potter and the halfblood prince, she spotted a reference in the script to a. Nov 19, 2018 there are references to dumbledore and grindelwalds teenage friendship, which j. Things you may not have noticed about albus dumbledore. Mar, 2019 rowling revealed in 2007 that dumbledore is gay and had feelings for his old friend and dark wizard grindelwald portrayed by johnny depp in fantastic beasts. The dark wizard grindelwald was first mentioned on dumbledores chocolate frog card in harry potter and the philosophers stone. Rowling sparked new discussion this week by yet again mentioning dumbledores sexuality in an interview thats featured on the new blu.
Mar 15, 2017 many have already called rowling for citing dumbledore as gay representation. Casual fans of the potter books and films may recall that grindelwald was the first voldemortthe dark wizard whom dumbledore defeated, though. Rowling says dumbledore and grindelwald had a sexual. After leaving durmstrang, he fostered a romantic relationship with a young albus dumbledore. But rowling has once again found herself the target of online criticism after she spoke about the sexual relationship between grindelwald and dumbledore on the special features for the. Back in 2007, rowling surprised readers by revealing that dumbledore was gay. Rowling has revealed her favourite fan theory about everyones favourite headteacher, professor dumbledore. Rowling spoke about the relationship between dumbledore and grindelwald on a feature for the fantastic beasts. At least, not with writer jk rowling continuing to dig herself into a bit of a hole with her comments about grindelwald and dumbledore being a romantic pairing, yet them never actually showing or.
The crimes of grindelwald, rowling confirmed something fans have long wondered. A student at durmstrang institute, grindelwald was expelled for twisted, dark experiments and nearfatal attacks on students after leaving durmstrang, he fostered a romantic relationship with a. Harry potter fans are not happy with jk rowlings latest. Dumbledore is an iconic figure, and he could be the first gay character many kids see onscreen. But, making good on his threat, grindelwald escapes custody and sets about gathering followers, most unsuspecting of his true agenda. Rowling confirms that dumbledore and grindelwald had an. Although, judging by her interviews and what has been set up in this film, it seems like she might only be digging herself further into a hole. It was passionate, and it was a love relationship, rowling said. Soon afterward, a young gellert grindelwald arrived in godrics hollow to live with his greataunt. Jk rowling is perhaps the most beloved author of the past 25 years, as the harry potter books have proven to be a cultural behemoth that resonates with each new generation. As part of his backstory, it is revealed that he is the founder and leader of the order of the phoenix, an organisation dedicated to fighting lord voldemort, the chief antagonist of the series.
Rowling collection 6 books set harry potter and the cursed child parts one and two, fantastic beasts the crimes of grindelwald,the original screenplay,quidditch through the ages and more. The beloved wizard never had a partner in the books or films, and neither did the series ever mention his sexuality. The crimes of grindelwald the original screenplay harry potter hardcover november 16, 2018. Fans and theorists to this day spend time cooking up new theories.
With three more script books to come, at least rowling has planned five films for the beasts franchise. In an effort to thwart grindelwalds plans, albus dumbledore enlists newt, his former hogwarts student, who agrees to help once again, unaware of the dangers that lie ahead. In truth, his teenage years was a mix of the depictions in the breathless adora. Dumbledore and grindelwald had a romantic relationship picture.
Rowling, author of the internationally bestselling harry potter books. The crimes of grindelwald out now that the greatest wizard of all time had an. Jk rowlings history of discussing dumbledores sexuality. Rowlings wizarding world is now in the middle of the same reckoning.
Rowlings continual lgbt character revisionism in the. A student at durmstrang institute, grindelwald was expelled for twisted, dark experiments and nearfatal attacks on students. She wrote six more harry potter books before she outed dumbledore, which she did only after the final novel was published. Nov 12, 2018 aurelius dumbledore is the lost brother of albus dumbledore, revealed by gellert grindelwald to credence barebone at the end of fantastic beasts. The young grindelwald r and dumbledore l appear in the. Seventeen years since the first film was released, people really cant get enough of the wizarding world of harry potter. The final book of the series devoted a significant number of pages to dumbledores past and his motivations.
Rowling has confirmed that some of the characters in the harry potter universe are gay. Rowling claims albus dumbledore and gellert grindelwald had a passionate, gay relationship, a comment that has caused controversy among harry potter fans. For most of the series, he is the headmaster of the wizarding school hogwarts. The duel between albus dumbledore and dark wizard gellert grindelwald took place in 1945, before dumbledore s ascension to the position of headmaster of hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry, and ended the global wizarding war.
Harry potter and the deathly hallows was published in the summer of 2007, and there was every reason to believe at the time that j. And most recently, rowling said in an interview that young albus dumbledore and gellert grindelwald were definitely knocking wands. Rowling has more to say about the sexual dimension of. The crimes of grindelwald bluray release, rowling confirmed a relationship between characters dumbledore and grindelwald. Everything jk rowling has said about dumbledore being gay. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Its never been featured in books or movies about the wizarding world, but j. Meaning hes gay despite the fact that it is never outright stated in the novel, only presented as subtext. On the other hand, rowling and fantastic beasts director david yates will have to tread carefully in.
Rowling, beloved harry potter character albus dumbledore and fantastic beasts villain gellert grindelwald did have a passionate love affair of an explicitly sexual nature. Rowling is being mocked on twitter for saying that albus dumbledore and gellert grindelwald, two characters from her harry potter and fantastic beasts series, had an incredibly intense sexual relationship. Rowling collection 6 books set harry potter and the cursed child parts one and two, fantastic beasts the crimes of grindelwald,the original screenplay,quidditch. Rowling has angered her fanbase after confirming beloved character albus dumbledore had a passionate sexual relationship with fantastic beasts villain gellert grindelwald. K rowling confirms dark harry potter fan theory about. Rowling would like to tell you more about the sex lives of the characters in her popular series of childrens books by matthew dessem march 17, 2019 12. Rowling talks about how passionate the relationship between dumbledore and grindelwald is. Grindelwald seems to be the wizarding version of adolf hitler. Rowling, beloved harry potter character albus dumbledore and fantastic beasts villain gellert grindelwald did have a. Dumbledore fell in love with grindelwald, and that added to his horror when grindelwald showed himself to be what he was do we say it excused dumbledore a little more because. One of the most famous revelations about dumbledore after the books were published was that he was actually in love with gellert grindelwald. There are references to dumbledore and grindelwalds teenage friendship, which j. Some fans are upset that fantastic beasts 2 is not going to let dumbledore be openly gay. Rowling responds to gay dumbledore controversy cnn.
Skeeter discovered that albus dumbledore and gellert grindelwald were once close friends, and that the young dumbledore even shared grindelwald s philosophy for a time. Rowling mocked for saying dumbledore and grindelwald. Rowling discusses the passionate, sexual relationship between dumbledore and grindelwald, which is not depicted in fantastic beasts or fantastic beasts. Everything jk rowling has said about dumbledores sexuality, without it actually being on screen or in the books.
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