Dumbledore's closest friend at Hogwarts was undeniably Gellert Grindelwald, with whom he shared a deep bond, love, and grand ambitions for wizarding supremacy, though their relationship tragically ended in conflict; however, he also formed strong, lifelong bonds with others like Elphias Doge, his childhood friend, and later, a complex, trusting partnership with Severus Snape, built on mutual respect and secrets, not just friendship.
Minerva was his closest friend.
Grindelwald went from a complex villain, whose motives could be understandable but whose actions were either questionable or wrong. He was a character who could easily have become what he does in the 7th book, an atoned villain who later in life comes to realize that his actions were wrong.
They have a close friendship, filled with respect and loyalty from both parties. I've never seen it as romantic, especially because Dumbledore is gay and McGonagall is definitely not interested in him other than a close friend.
The main LGBTQ+ character confirmed by J.K. Rowling is Albus Dumbledore, revealed to be gay and to have had a passionate, intense love relationship with the dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald in their youth, though this isn't explicitly detailed in the books but rather in later interviews and supplementary materials. While not canon, some fans also interpret other characters like Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, or even Harry Potter as queer, but Dumbledore and Grindelwald are the key confirmed figures.
Daniel Radcliffe has been nominated for his consistent and vocal support for the LGBTQ+ community, with a particular focus on transgender rights.
Kendra Dumbledore
Kendra was the wife of Percival and mother to Albus, Aberforth and Ariana. Her life was forever changed by the attack on her young daughter which left Ariana unable to control her magic.
There's no single "saddest" death, as fans cite different characters, but Dobby, Sirius Black, Fred Weasley, and Snape are consistently ranked highest due to their loyalty, tragic lives, or impact on Harry, with Dobby's selfless sacrifice often topping lists for pure heartbreak. Other deeply sad deaths include Remus Lupin, Nymphadora Tonks, and the loss of innocence marked by Cedric Diggory and Hedwig.
Still in love with Dougal McGregor, Minerva turned him down. Elphinstone, however, had never ceased to love her, nor to propose every now and then, even though she continued to refuse him.
Page 394 in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban refers to Professor Snape's famous line, "Turn to page 394," which directs the Defense Against the Dark Arts class to werewolves, as he tries to reveal Professor Lupin's secret, although the specific content (werewolves) appears just before the climax in the Shrieking Shack scene in the actual book text.
In the Deathly Hallows, Grindewald refused to tell Voldemort the location of the Elder Wand. When Voldemort was taunted by Grindelwald telling him to kill him if he wanted because he would not reveal it, he killed Grindelwald with the Killing Curse.
The film received mixed reviews from critics and grossed over $407 million worldwide, making it the lowest-grossing film in the Wizarding World franchise.
There's no single "least favorite" Harry Potter movie, but common contenders among fans are Half-Blood Prince (criticized for teen drama over plot) and Goblet of Fire (for poor book adaptation and shallow Voldemort focus). Some also dislike Order of the Phoenix for its dark tone or Chamber of Secrets for feeling childish or having weak characters like Gilderoy Lockhart, while others find the first film too bland.
Obviously Percy is a least favorite, but I also feel like he's such an important character for the plot of the story. His character shows how easy it is to get sucked into propaganda and do the wrong thing even when you've been raised properly, and how political discord can tear families apart.
In 1998, Harry relived that same memory of Snape's, as well as many others containing his mother, in the Pensieve after Snape's death. The memories showed that she and Snape had been best friends since their childhood and brought to light Snape's unrequited and continuing love for Lily, years after her death.
Voldemort found Nagini in Albania after his initial defeat, likely while he was a weak spirit possessing snakes; she was a unique, powerful snake, possibly a Maledictus (a witch with a blood curse turning her into a beast), making her an ideal companion, and he eventually made her his final Horcrux by murdering Bertha Jorkins with her present. Their connection deepened as he used her venom to sustain himself and later made her a container for his soul, ensuring their bond was profound and twisted.
Now, the most well-known LGBTQ characters in 'Harry Potter' are Albus Dumbledore and Gellert Grindelwald, who were in a loving romantic relationship in their youth before Grindelwald's beliefs turned him dark. However, they aren't the only LGBTQ characters in the movies, books, and canon video games.
Harry misinterprets Tonks's behavior to be about Sirius because that's how he was feeling. But Tonks was depressed because she'd been rejected by Lupin.
Hermione Granger became pregnant with her first child, Rose, after the Second Wizarding War, likely around 2005, and had her second child, Hugo, around 2007, both with Ron Weasley, after they settled down following the war, with Rose inheriting Ron's red hair and Hugo Hermione's brown hair.
In both the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows book and film, Hedwig dies during the Battle of the Seven Potters. In the book, Hedwig is hit by a random Avada Kedavra and instantly dies. In the movie, Hedwig is killed because she was trying to protect Harry.
The saddest scene in the Harry Potter series is the tragic death of Dobby, Sirius Black, Fred Weasley, Remus Lupin, and Nymphadora Tonks in the middle of the Battle of Hogwarts.
George's twin brother, Fred Weasley, was killed when the Death Eaters attacked Hogwarts Castle, so George's life was likely significantly different after Voldemort's defeat. The two were hardly seen without the other before, and neither the books nor movies talk much of how George handled losing his partner in crime.
Following the war, Charlie did not marry or have children, as he was more interested in studying dragons than in forming a romantic attachment. However, he had many nieces and nephews through all of his living siblings.
Her first name, Lily, is in honor of her late paternal grandmother, Lily Potter. Her middle name, Luna, is a tribute to Luna Lovegood, a good friend of her mother, during their time at Hogwarts. This naming choice reflects the deep respect and affection Harry and Ginny have for these two individuals.
Bellatrix Lestrange is often seen as one of the most evil characters, but I believe she's deeply misunderstood. Her actions are driven by an obsessive, unrequited love for Voldemort. She's not just loyal to him—she's utterly besotted, doing anything to earn his approval.