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Encyclopedia > Aberforth Dumbledore
Harry Potter character
Aberforth Dumbledore

Aberforth Dumbledore, portrayed by Jim McManus
in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Parentage Half-blood
Actor Jim McManus[1]
First appearance Harry Potter and the
Goblet of Fire (mentioned),
Harry Potter and the
Order of the Phoenix (seen),
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (named)

Aberforth Dumbledore (born c.1884), a fictional character of the Harry Potter fantasy book series written by J.K. Rowling, is the brother of Albus Dumbledore. He was a member of the original Order of the Phoenix, though he states in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows that he no longer is a member because the war was over and Voldemort had won. Jim McManus portrays Aberforth in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. This article is about the Harry Potter series of novels. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Jim McManus is a British actor, who has starred in various television, stage and film roles including Tipping the Velvet and Lawless Heart. ... Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is a 2007 fantasy adventure film, based on the novel of the same name, by J. K. Rowling. ... Blood purity is a central concept in the Harry Potter series of books by J. K. Rowling. ... Blood purity is a central concept in the Harry Potter series of books by J. K. Rowling. ... Jim McManus is a British actor, who has starred in various television, stage and film roles including Tipping the Velvet and Lawless Heart. ... Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film) or Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (video game) Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the fourth novel in the Harry Potter series written by J.K. Rowling. ... It has been suggested that Inquisitorial Squad be merged into this article or section. ... “HP7” redirects here. ... The chronology is a general timeline of events derived from information provided in the series of Harry Potter novels written by J.K. Rowling, along with additional materials posted on her web site and published in various interviews. ... Alice, a fictional character based on a real character from the work of Lewis Carroll. ... This article is about the Harry Potter series of novels. ... Smaug in his lair: an illustration for the fantasy The Hobbit Fantasy is a genre that uses magic and other supernatural forms as a primary element of plot, theme, and/or setting. ... For other uses, see Book (disambiguation). ... Joanne Rowling OBE (born July 31, 1965 in Chipping Sodbury, South Gloucestershire), commonly known as J.K. Rowling (pronunciation: roll-ing; her former students used to joke with her name calling her the Rolling Stone), is a British fiction writer. ... Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore is a fictional character within the Harry Potter series written by British author J. K. Rowling. ... In the Harry Potter novels, by J. K. Rowling, the Order of the Phoenix is a fictional organisation founded by Albus Dumbledore to fight Lord Voldemort and his followers, the Death Eaters. ... “HP7” redirects here. ... Jim McManus is a British actor, who has starred in various television, stage and film roles including Tipping the Velvet and Lawless Heart. ... Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is a 2007 fantasy adventure film, based on the novel of the same name, by J. K. Rowling. ...

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Appearances

Aberforth is briefly mentioned in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: Dumbledore tells Harry, Ron, Hermione and Hagrid that Aberforth was not bothered by embarrassing news headlines regarding him being prosecuted for practicing inappropriate charms on a goat, but instead, "held his head high," and lived his life as normal. "Of course," says Albus, "I'm not entirely sure he can read, so that may not have been bravery..." Whether this is to be taken seriously, or regarded as a typical Albus witticism to lighten the mood, is uncertain.[2]. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film) or Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (video game) Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the fourth novel in the Harry Potter series written by J.K. Rowling. ... Harry James Potter is a fictional character and the main protagonist of J. K. Rowlings Harry Potter fantasy series of books. ... Ronald Bilius Ron Weasley is a fictional character in the Harry Potter book series written by J. K. Rowling. ... Hermione Jean Granger is a fictional character in the Harry Potter book series written by J. K. Rowling. ... Rubeus Hagrid (often known as just Hagrid) is a fictional character in the Harry Potter book series written by J. K. Rowling. ...


J.K. Rowling admitted in an interview, in response to a question by a reader, that Aberforth is the bartender Harry saw at the Hog's Head pub in Hogsmeade. [3] Joanne Rowling OBE (born July 31, 1965 in Chipping Sodbury, South Gloucestershire), commonly known as J.K. Rowling (pronunciation: roll-ing; her former students used to joke with her name calling her the Rolling Stone), is a British fiction writer. ... Harry Potter locale. ... An amusingly named pub (the Old New Inn) at Bourton-on-the-Water, in the Cotswold Hills of South West England A pub in the Haymarket area of Edinburgh, Scotland A public house, usually known as a pub, is a drinking establishment found mainly in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada... Hogsmeade is a fictional village in Scotland that appears in the Harry Potter series of novels by J. K. Rowling. ...


There are hints that Aberforth is the bartender appearing in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix when Harry noted a "strong odour of goats" in the Hog's Head Inn (in the film version the bartender was seen with a goat), and that the barman looked familiar. Harry had earlier seen a photo of the Order of the Phoenix, which included Albus and Aberforth, and they look similar. Although not referred to as his brother, the Hog's Head bartender is mentioned in passing by Dumbledore as a source of information. For example, in the pensieve scene where Voldemort returns to Hogwarts to ask Dumbledore for a teaching job, some ten years after graduation, Dumbledore demonstrates that he is aware of Voldemort's meetings with his Death Eaters at the Hog's Head. He explains that he is "friendly with the local barman." It has been suggested that Inquisitorial Squad be merged into this article or section. ... In the Harry Potter novels, by J. K. Rowling, the Order of the Phoenix is a fictional organisation founded by Albus Dumbledore to fight Lord Voldemort and his followers, the Death Eaters. ... In the Harry Potter series, many magical objects exist for the use of the characters. ... Lord Voldemort (IPA: [1][2]) is a fictional character and the primary antagonist in the Harry Potter novel series written by British author J. K. Rowling. ... In the fictional Harry Potter series, a Death Eater is a follower of Lord Voldemort. ...


Sybill Trelawney told Harry that when she was being interviewed at the Hog's Head inn for the Instructor in Divination position, and just after she had (unknowingly) spoken the prophecy involving Harry and Lord Voldemort to Albus, that they were interrupted when the 'rather uncouth barman' burst in the room along with Severus Snape. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Severus Snape is a fictional character in the Harry Potter book series written by J. K. Rowling. ...


In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Harry sees Aberforth with Mundungus Fletcher, just outside the pub's door. Fletcher appears to be fencing goods stolen from Number Twelve, Grimmauld Place. Aberforth attends Albus Dumbledore's funeral at the end of Half-Blood Prince. He is not mentioned by name, however, only that the barman from the Hog's Head was present. J.K. Rowling has confirmed that it is indeed Aberforth. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, released on July 16, 2005, is the sixth of seven novels in J.K. Rowlings popular Harry Potter series. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Minor members of the Order of the Phoenix. ... Number 12, Grimmauld Place, London is the address of a fictitious house in the Harry Potter books by J. K. Rowling. ...


In the film versions of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, when Harry and Hermione host the initial "Dumbledore's Army" meeting at the Hog's Head, the bartender is seen shooing a goat and looking slightly embarrassed, which may be a reference to Dumbledore's comment that his brother was arrested for trying to perform illegal charms on a goat. It is rumored that he may have been practicing beastiality which is both illegal and revolting, however its up to the reader themselves to decide exactally what he's been doing with them. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is a 2007 fantasy adventure film, based on the novel of the same name, by J. K. Rowling. ... Leda and the Swan, a 16th century copy after a lost painting by Michelangelo, 1530 (National Gallery, London) This article is about zoophilia and bestiality. ...


In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Aberforth plays an important role by allowing the resistance fighters to use a secure passageway from the Hog's Head to the Room of Requirement via his sister, Ariana's portrait (the same passage, according to Neville Longbottom, was used by members of Dumbledore's Army to get food when they were living in the Room of Requirement). In addition, he purchased Sirius Black's two-way mirror from Mundungus[4], and Harry briefly glimpses Aberforth's eye in its counterpart's remaining shard. Using the mirror to watch over the trio, Aberforth sends Dobby to rescue Harry, Ron, Hermione, Griphook, Dean, Luna Lovegood and Ollivander from Malfoy Manor. He saves the trio again by taking them into his bar before the Death Eaters can arrest them. Aberforth left the Order of the Phoenix after believing the war against Voldemort was lost but remained indirectly supportive. Aberforth later reveals to Harry, Ron, and Hermione some facts they did not know about the history of the Dumbledore family. Shortly prior to the Second Battle of Hogwarts, he helped underage students escape the school to the Hog's Head. Despite Aberforth's cynicism regarding the Order of the Phoenix, he quickly joins the Battle of Hogwarts, and is last seen stunning Rookwood. “HP7” redirects here. ... Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is a fictional school of magic that is the main setting of the Harry Potter novels by J. K. Rowling. ... Ariana Dumbledore, a fictional character of the Harry Potter fantasy book series written by J.K. Rowling, is the sister of Albus Dumbledore and Aberforth Dumbledore. ... Sirius Black is a fictional character in the Harry Potter book series written by J. K. Rowling. ... Mundungus Dung Fletcher is a fictional character in the Harry Potter books. ... In the Harry Potter universe, goblins are small creatures that run Gringotts bank. ... This article is about minor Harry Potter characters who are Gryffindor students in the same year as Harry. ... Luna Lovegood is a fictional character in the Harry Potter book series written by J. K. Rowling. ... Mr. ... The Order of the Phoenix is a fictional organization in the Harry Potter series of books by J. K. Rowling. ... Harry Potter locale. ... Rookwood is a suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. ...


Another link to his Goat charming history is in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows when he tries to convince the Death Eaters that Harry's Stag patronus, was indeed his own, a Goat. A third is made when he mentions that Ariana used to help him feed the goats when she was calm. “HP7” redirects here. ...


Family

Main article: Dumbledore family

The Dumbledore Family is a fictional wizarding family in the Harry Potter series of books by J.K. Rowling. ...

Family Tree

 
 
 Kendra Dumbledore
 
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Albus Dumbledore
 
 Aberforth Dumbledore
 
 Ariana Dumbledore
 
 

The Dumbledore Family is a fictional wizarding family of in the Harry Potter series of books by J.K. Rowling. ... The Dumbledore Family is a fictional wizarding family in the Harry Potter series of books by J.K. Rowling. ... Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore is a fictional character within the Harry Potter series written by British author J. K. Rowling. ... Ariana Dumbledore, a fictional character of the Harry Potter fantasy book series written by J.K. Rowling, is the sister of Albus Dumbledore and Aberforth Dumbledore. ...

References

  1. ^ http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/#article:8596 Casting confirmation at The Leaky Cauldron
  2. ^ [HP4]
  3. ^ http://www.jkrowling.com/textonly/en/news_view.cfm?id=80 Rowling's confirmation of Aberforth's identity
  4. ^ http://the-leaky-cauldron.org/2007/7/30/j-k-rowling-web-chat-transcript

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Red Hen Publications - from you to PDF (3413 words)
For that matter Albus Dumbledore’s comment in HBP as to being not omniscient but merely friendly with the local barmen, could have been made as far back as 1957 which strongly implies that Aberforth was already in place as far back as Albus’s appointment as Headmaster.
Aberforth Dumbledore approves of goats — which he regards in the light of his “totem animal”.
Aberforth Dumbledore was holidaying in the south of France in a lovely pastoral area, taking his ease and admiring the scenery.
Order of the Phoenix - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (977 words)
Dumbledore was the Secret-Keeper for the Order of the Phoenix, meaning that the Order's headquarters at Grimmauld Place could only be found by those who Albus Dumbledore had informed prior to the event.
Fudge preferred to believe that Dumbledore was spreading rumors in an attempt to remove him from his position of Minister for Magic.
Fudge had to then admit that Dumbledore had been right, and as a consequence for his actions against the order, he was replaced by a new minister for Magic in the sixth book, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
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