Albus Dumbledore

Albus Dumbledore, whose full name is Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore, is one of the most famous and powerful wizards. Albus Dumbledore holds the Order of Merlin, First Class, is the Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot, the Supreme Mugwump of the International Confederation of Wizards, and most notably, the Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Albus Dumbledore is one of the central characters in J.K. Rowling's magical world, right alongside Harry Potter. Are you interested in learning about Albus Dumbledore's characteristics, his story, who portrayed him, and, last but not least, the entire collection of Albus Dumbledore? Read on!

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Albus Dumbledore's Life

Albus Dumbledore, whose full name is Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore, was born in England to a family of half-wizards and half-Muggles. His parents were Kendra Dumbledore and Percival Dumbledore. Albus was born in August 1881. His youth was very challenging as he lost both parents at a relatively young age. His father, Percival Dumbledore, died in Azkaban, while his mother, Kendra Dumbledore, was killed in a tragic accident caused by her daughter Ariana. The family’s suffering didn’t end there; Albus’s sister Ariana also died young, shortly after their mother. She was killed during a confrontation involving Albus, his brother Aberforth, and Gellert Grindelwald. It was not entirely clear who killed her, but it was most likely Gellert Grindelwald. Albus’s brother Aberforth never truly forgave Albus for their sister's death. At Ariana's funeral, Aberforth even broke Albus’s nose in anger, which Albus never had magically repaired.

Albus attended Hogwarts from 1892 to 1899. In his first year, the Sorting Hat placed him in Gryffindor, where he had few friends in his first year. He had few friends due to his father's actions, which led other wizards to view the Dumbledore family as wizards who hated Muggles. The story of why Percival Dumbledore was sent to Azkaban is closely related to Albus’s sister Ariana and her magical abilities. When Ariana was young, she attempted to practice magic, which was seen by Muggle children who attacked her in fear. Ariana never recovered from this attack, which affected her magical abilities, causing uncontrollable magical outbursts, including one that killed her mother Kendra. Percival Dumbledore, devastated by what the Muggle children did, sought revenge by attacking the Muggle boys. For this act, Percival was sent to Azkaban as he did not reveal why he attacked the children. If the wizards had learned that Ariana’s magical abilities were uncontrollable after the Muggle attack, she would have been taken to St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries and never returned to her family. However, this was not widely known, so the Dumbledore family was publicly regarded as Muggle-haters and proponents of pure-blood wizarding.

His first friend at Hogwarts was the young Elphias Doge, who also had few friends due to suffering from dragon pox, which made other students mock him. Albus Dumbledore was the top student at Hogwarts and became both a Prefect and Head Boy. During his studies, he befriended notable wizards such as Nicolas Flamel and Bathilda Bagshot. He also received numerous awards, including the Barnabas Finkley Award. After leaving Hogwarts, Albus planned a grand world tour with Elphias, but a family tragedy in the form of his mother Kendra's death thwarted these plans. He stayed in Godric's Hollow to care for his mentally unstable sister Ariana and his brother Aberforth. During this time, he was consumed by a mix of anger, hatred, and sadness.

Albus Dumbledore and Gellert Grindelwald

In the summer of 1899, after finishing at Hogwarts, the wizard Gellert Grindelwald came to Albus Dumbledore’s village (Godric's Hollow). Dumbledore and Grindelwald were introduced by Bathilda Bagshot, Grindelwald's great-aunt, who believed they were two wizards of extraordinary talent. The two wizards quickly became friends. They spent the entire summer philosophizing and planning their future. They decided to leave the village together and pursue their grand plans. Grindelwald aimed to start the First Wizarding War to drive Muggles away and establish wizard dominance. He and Albus were to be the leaders of this new world and revolutionaries. However, this idea and the thought of Albus leaving did not sit well with his brother Aberforth, who had a fierce argument with Grindelwald, during which he drew his wand and attacked Grindelwald. Grindelwald, being a much more experienced wizard, easily overpowered and began torturing Aberforth. Albus witnessed this and realized Grindelwald's true nature, siding with his brother. They began to duel, causing a great commotion that Ariana heard. She ran to see what was happening and was struck by a deadly curse. After this attack, Grindelwald quickly fled and disappeared. This marked the end of the friendship and affection between Grindelwald and Dumbledore.

The First Wizarding War

After this summer, Dumbledore began traveling and studying magic and ancient alchemical arts with his teacher and friend Nicolas Flamel. During his studies, Dumbledore published a treatise on dragon blood and its uses. These new insights led Albus to his new role as a teacher at Hogwarts. Albus became a Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, a role he took on with great enthusiasm as he knew that a major war was looming. Grindelwald’s power was growing, and he was reportedly in possession of the unbeatable Elder Wand, one of the Deathly Hallows. Grindelwald's followers began their attacks in 1926.

Albus Dumbledore: Frequently Asked Questions

Which actors played Albus Dumbledore? Sir Richard Harris, Michael Gambon, Jude Law, and Toby Regbo.
How many actors played Albus Dumbledore? Four actors.
How did Dumbledore’s sister die? By a spell cast either by Dumbledore, Aberforth, or Grindelwald.
Is Albus Dumbledore gay? Yes, Albus Dumbledore is homosexual.
What is Albus Dumbledore’s full name? Albus Brian Wulfric Percival Dumbledore.
Who provided the voice for Albus Dumbledore? Otakar Brousek Sr.
What is Albus Dumbledore called in Slovak? Albus Dumbledore.
What is Albus Dumbledore called in English? Albus Dumbledore.