When did rowling reveal that dumbledore is gay

Ani Bundel is a cultural critic who has been writing regularly since IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Skip to Content. Share this —. NBC News Logo. Follow think. Search Search. By Ani Bundel. Related Opinion. Opinion Marvel's new 'Captain Marvel' isn't trailblazing like 'Wonder Woman' — but it's still a lot of fun.

Is Dumbledore gay? Why J.K. Rowling's continual character revisionism is getting old

Almost fifteen years after Rowling first confirmed Dumbledore's sexuality, it's finally made it to the big screen. While their exchange starts cordial, it later turns terse. Eventually, Dumbledore tells Grindelwald that he went along with his plans "because I was in love with you.

J.K. Rowling confirms "sexual" relationship between characters, angering some fans

Rowling previously revealed Dumbledore was gay and even responded to a fan who tweeted they couldn't "see" the headmaster of Hogwarts as homosexual. Some fans, however, believe the author divulging these details after the fact is not productive. Many wish the characters actually identified as gay in the books and movies Rowling created, not just in her mind.

Low graphics Accessibility help. News services Your news when you want it. News Front Page. Michael Gambon plays Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films. Rowling said her books are a "prolonged argument for tolerance". Daniel Radcliffe plays Harry Potter in the films.