Yes, you read that right. The revered Hogwarts headmaster, Albus Dumbledore, has been outed recently by the Harry Potter series author, JK Rowling.
Some people have speculated about Dumbledore’s sexuality long before the last book was released. Some have “confirmed” their beliefs after seeing Dumbledore perform that clap-above-the-head routine in the film version of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
Many of us have wondered and had doubts about the sexuality of this esteemed headmaster and now we hear the truth straight from the creator’s mouth. Rowling outed Dumbledore last October 19, Friday, at Carnegie Hall where she promoted the last edition of the series: “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.”
If you haven’t read the seventh book yet, don’t fret as this revelation of Dumbledore’s sexuality couldn’t be found in the book. Well, if you’re keen enough to dissect his sexuality (or if that interests you at all), then you would have already known that Dumbledore is gay. Ain’t nothing wrong with that too.
The Associated Press Reports:
After reading briefly from the final book, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” she took questions from audience members.
She was asked by one young fan whether Dumbledore finds “true love.”
“Dumbledore is gay,” the author responded to gasps and applause.
“Falling in love can blind us to an extent,” Rowling said of Dumbledore’s feelings, adding that Dumbledore was “horribly, terribly let down.”
If you haven’t read the Deathly Hallows yet and don’t want any spoilers, don’t click on the news link below to read the full story of Dumbledore’s outing.
Read the full news article here.
