Out in Magic: Albus Dumbledore

WARNING: This article reveals plot details concerning the Harry Potter books that may be considered spoilers for the future film adaptations. Proceed accordingly.

J.K. Rowling, best-selling author of the Harry Potter book series, has revealed that Hogwarts' headmaster, Albus Dumbledore, is indeed gay. Fans of the books have long speculated about the private life of the wizard character (currently portrayed on film by Michael Gambon), but this news (straight from the horse's mouth, as it were) is the first time Rowling has publicly addressed the rumors.

Gee, thanks, J.K. Better late then never, I guess, considering the book series is over and, in The Half-Blood Prince (the next book to be filmed), Dumbledore is killed off. So I guess we can add him to the long list of gay men outed after their deaths. Well, there's always the slash fiction.

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