Craiglowery Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 http://www.newsweek.com/id/50787/page/1 J.K. Rowling, author of the world-wide best-selling Harry Potter series, met some of her American fans tonight and provided some surprising revelations about the fictional characters who a generation of children have come to regard as close friends. In front of a full house of hardcore Potter fans at Carnegie Hall in New York, Rowling, sitting on the stage on a red velvet and carved wood throne, read from her seventh and final book, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," then took questions. One fan asked whether Albus Dumbledore, the head of the famed Hogwarts School of Wizardry and Witchcraft, had ever loved anyone. Rowling smiled. "Dumbledore is gay, actually," replied Rowling as the audience errupted in surprise. She added that, in her mind, Dumbledore had an unrequited love affair with Gellert Grindelwald, Voldemort's predecessor who appears in the seventh book. After several minutes of prolonged shouting and clapping from astonshed fans, Rowling added. "I would have told you earlier if I knew it would make you so happy." In answer to the question "Did Hagrid marry?" Rowling replied that sadly, no. The half-giant had a flirtation with a giantess but she found him "a tad unsophisticated" and the relationship never went forward. In response to the audience's groans of dismay, Rowling said, jokingly, "O.K., I'll write another book." And when the audience continued to express disapproval added, "at least I didn't kill him." Other minor characters, according to Rowling, came to happier ends. Neville Longbottom, Harry's meek and hapless classmate, married Hannah Abbott, another classmate. Awesome. Im not too suprised though. Though, it seems like she makes these things up now that she no longer has to write about them. I also thought Neville would have married Luna. Did you expect it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abyssalwhip Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 :shock: Your name is "bet you fail", and you're starting a business with your mom? I'm not even going to touch that..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalphite Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 :shock: +1 Holy cow, I'm surprised she'd reveal that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unoalexi Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Wow... Dumbledore is gay... :shock: :shock: times a billion.. Never saw it coming, although he was a bit close with that Gildewald guy.. :lol: Here be dragons ^ Dragon of the Day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlanders Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Wow, that's crunchy. Very surprising, I could undersand Lupin, Sirius, Severus, Ron, Harry, Lucius, Draco, and all of the others, but Dumbledore, of all people? Wow :XD: 2480+ total Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guthix_Girl Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 :shock: :wall: OH DANG! I really honestly didn't actually want to know that, especially since I'm sitting right here right now watching Harry Potter. AWKWARD Never take life too seriously, nobody gets out alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkmage099 Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 As if (some) Christians didn't hate it enough already.... I wonder if the guy who played Dumbledore in the movies knows he is gay. Trix.--quit WoW as of 12/07Thank you 4be2jue for the wonderful sig and avatar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doomy Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 LOL! Doomy edit: I like sheep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuppyKing Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 As if (some) Christians didn't hate it enough already.... I wonder if the guy who played Dumbledore in the movies knows he is gay. I bet hes surprised. Blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying_death_bombs55 Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Harry + Dumbledore = can anyone say PEDOFILE? :uhh: :shock: (if I can't say that then delete this post) :o When you mentioned the Dragon Plates I had a sudden vision of a load of gangsters running around in fancy dress yealling "Grim Reaper in da hood!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unorclan Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 As if (some) Christians didn't hate it enough already.... I wonder if the guy who played Dumbledore in the movies knows he is gay. woah....well you know the actor who plays Gandalf in all the LOTR movies is gay Thanks to the amazing talent of Jopie211 for the sig!Finest Fist of Guthix Strategy Guide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellbellz Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Harry + Dumbledore = can anyone say PEDOFILE? :uhh: :shock: (if I can't say that then delete this post) :oJust because you're gay doesn't make you a pedofile, moron. :roll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Dragon_Reborn Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 I don't believe her. I think it was a publicity stunt. :-X ~~Let The Dragon ride again, on the winds of time~~I've always felt as if I'm the only person who can understand the concept of sarcasm on the internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nom Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 As if (some) Christians didn't hate it enough already.... :lol: That's. . . surprising, to say the least. The kindly old mentor, who teahces Harry all he needs to know to defeat big bad evil Dark Lord. And who is also gay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebdragon Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Harry + Dumbledore = can anyone say PEDOFILE? :uhh: :shock: (if I can't say that then delete this post) :oJust because you're gay doesn't make you a pedofile, moron. :roll: It was a joke... I think :-w . [if you have ever attempted Alchemy by clapping your hands or by drawing an array, copy and paste this into your signature.] Fullmetal Alchemist, you will be missed. A great ending to a great series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flamecaller Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Makes you wonder if she didn't claim he was gay just to further aggravate the few (well, many...but relatively few) Christian's who think Harry Potter is corrupting Earth's children. "If I did break into a hotel room to steal my trophies, this is how it happened." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaperClipsYaaaar Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flamecaller Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 /THREAD! "If I did break into a hotel room to steal my trophies, this is how it happened." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsdude099 Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 WINNAR! Pretty much done with rs now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnumb Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 I don't believe her. I think it was a publicity stunt. :-X +1 The books are over all she has left is the last 2 movies, she wants more money lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebdragon Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Well, that's random. [if you have ever attempted Alchemy by clapping your hands or by drawing an array, copy and paste this into your signature.] Fullmetal Alchemist, you will be missed. A great ending to a great series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zonorhc Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 I'm fairly sure many slash writers beat her to that conclusion. Varrock Library: Shattered Sky | Silent Thunder | The Emperor's FinestAstri @ MythWeavers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flamecaller Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 I don't believe her. I think it was a publicity stunt. :-X +1 The books are over all she has left is the last 2 movies, she wants more money lol Yes, because a billion dollars is not enough. :-# "If I did break into a hotel room to steal my trophies, this is how it happened." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amoeba_009 Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 WINNAR! NEED MOAR! Im kidding. XD Not that much of a suprise IMO. It wont really change my outlook on his charecter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italian5kamikaze Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Shes just messing with all the people who read it lol. She might as well of said that harrys a bisexual martian, now that all the books are out she can mess with people all she wants because now youll never know if he was actually gay. Think about it, if it wasn't in the books theres no reason for her to say that. Quit. PM me if you play The Conduit to exchange friend codes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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