Dumbledore is Gay – This is Big News How?
I understand that Harry Potter is essentially the biggest literary event since the first Bible rolled of Guteburg’s press in 1430, but I have yet to understand or come to terms with the shear amount of energy some people put into caring about their favorite little wizard. I understand that some books can be compelling, but the ravenous enegy with which millions have devoured every little detail is impressive if nothing else.
So, when J.K. Rowling announced that Dumbledore was gay, I was slightly amused at how much of a big deal it seems to have become. First off, it’s a book. Since when do authors come out and explain to their readers the motivations and sexual orientations of their characters. Don’t get me wrong, I think it’s awesome that Dumbledore was gay – it adds yet another layer of flippancy to the Christian right that has so thoroughly denounced the books because they promoted witchcraft and the like. What better way to preach tolerance than make one of the most likable and interesting characters in the series gay.
I just thought it was amusing how many people have taken up detailed conversations about the gay old wizard. Yes, Dumbledore is gay, but how does that have any effect on how you read the book (unless, of course you’re Pat Robertson…then, well, who knows what horrible plots his repressed mind is cooking up already).
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