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Why is Dumbledore wise?
When Voldemort came back to full power in his human form at the end of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Dumbledore was right to believe him. And, he was also right to try to warn the wizarding world about what had happened. This choice reflected Dumbledore’s true wisdom.
Was Dumbledore wise?
Professor Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore was a wise and worldly wizard. Ever the philosopher on matters of the heart, life and death, good and evil, our favourite headmaster didn’t only dish out wisdom exclusively relevant to magical folk; we could all learn a thing or two from Dumbledore’s wisest words.
How old is Dumbledore in Philosopher’s Stone?
Rowling said in an interview that Dumbledore was about 150 years old. However, on her website, she states that Dumbledore was born in 1881, making him either 115 or 116 at the time of his death.
What can we learn from Dumbledore?
Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore was a wise and worldly wizard. Ever the philosopher on matters of the heart, life and death, good and evil, our favourite headmaster didn’t only dish out wisdom exclusively relevant to magical folk; we could all learn a thing or two from Dumbledore’s wisest words.
What made Albus Dumbledore wise beyond his years?
They say tragedies and unfavourable circumstances make a man wise beyond his years. Dumbledore was no stranger to tragedies. His father having been sentenced to prison for attacking the Muggle boys who assaulted his sister Ariana, Albus had to move to Godric’s Hollow with his mother and siblings.
What did Dumbledore do instead of investigating Harry Potter?
Instead of investigating or letting Harry off the hook, Dumbledore does nothing, which means two things. For starters, i n the Wizarding World, anyone can sign anybody else up for competitions, and that person is legally required to do something they never agreed to do in the first place.
What was Dumbledore’s relationship with Grindelwald like?
Dumbledore was once friends with the Dark Wizard Grindelwald—a topic which is explored a bit more in the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them franchise. His friendship with Grindelwald caused him to adopt some prejudiced beliefs, like the idea that magical people are superior to muggles.