In book 5 when Dumbledore's Army enters the Hog's Head there is a description of the bartender that appears to resemble Dumbledore. It says the bartender had a long gray beard was tall and skinny etc. Everyone is saying that the bartender is Dumbledore's brother, but what if they are both the same person? (spoiler warning from the movie The Prestige) It's like in The prestige when there are two of the same magician, and they take turns being each other. Maybe there were two Dumbledores taking turns being each other also. This could be a way that Dumbledore can live on and escape death.
2007-06-26 13:33:58 · 11 answers · asked by white jay 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
JKR has stated without question that Dumbledore is dead. But she also pointed out that he *does* have a portrait... so he's dead, but not gone!!
2007-06-26 14:11:53 · answer #1 · answered by MotherBear1975 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is thought that the bartender at the Hog's Head is Dumbledore brother. The bartender's name is Aberforth and it has said in the book that Dumbledore HAD a brother named Aberforth but that he was killed. He was also a member of the Order. But I doubt that there are really two Dumbledores since Aberforth and is describe as short and plump if I remember correctly while Dumbledore is tall and scrawny. Good theory, though I doubt it.
2007-06-26 20:47:41 · answer #2 · answered by Dusty DayDreams 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that the bartender could have been Dumbledore simply eavsdropping on the kids (who said a profound wizard like him can't eavsdrop?!), but I do not think that there is (or was) two Dumbledores. It would be wonderful if there was, but I highly doubt it. J.K.Rowling probably thought that it would make an interesting twist in the plot to take someone Harry needed so much away, escpecially when he just descovered what a Horcrux was. Oh, by the way, do you know who R.A.B. is?!
2007-06-26 20:46:50 · answer #3 · answered by El.. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, there is only one Dumbledore. Dumbledore is not still alive, comfermed by J.K. Rowling about 6-8 months ago. I know it's hard to belive but, it's true... If you have any questions about Harry Potter E-mail me and I'll probably know the answer!
2007-06-26 20:58:21 · answer #4 · answered by DrAmA qUeEn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the barman of the hogs head is dumbledores brother aberforth!!. remember on dumbledores funeral he was present. in the hols moody had showed harry a pic of the original order which had aberforth in it so when harry saw him in the hogs head he found him fimiliar. dumbledore tells us in the 4th book that his brother was accused of performing a charm on a goat & the pub also smells of goats! mayb he took out beozars from the goats stomach & gave them 2 the order! THE BARMAN IS NOT DUMBLEDORE BUT HIS BROTHER
2007-06-27 02:29:21 · answer #5 · answered by stella_sixteen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im pretty sure that there is only one dumbledore and the bartender was indeed his brother with some funky name that I can't spell. I think so anyway.
2007-06-26 20:38:23 · answer #6 · answered by Melody 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The bartender is Aberforth Dumbledore.
JK Rowling answered it on her website http://www.jkrowling.com
"Why is the barman of the Hog’s Head vaguely familiar to Harry? Is he Dumbledore’s brother?
JKR: Ooh—you are getting good. I was quite proud of that clue. That is all that I am going to say. Well yes, obviously. I like the goat clue—I sniggered to myself about that one."
2007-06-26 20:42:17 · answer #7 · answered by HP Wombat 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Dumbledore said that it takes dark magic to hoodwink objects (the goblet in book 4). That would mean that if he was still alive, he would have to hoodwink the portrait in his office and the enchantments that allowed McGonagal to enter. Dumbledore would not do dark magic, so therefor he is dead. I trust Jo's opinion when she says he is definitely dead.
2007-06-26 23:42:37 · answer #8 · answered by nanners454 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Idk if he could "escape death" cuz it would still b 2 people! But that is a good theory and i think they could be brothers! But i have also heard that maybe snape mumbled a contor curse against avada cadava without speaking it and then he apparated to the ground and he undid the spell! Cuz dumbledore never undid the spell. so idk but it could be true but, i think he isnt dead but just wants voldy to think he is dead so he could sa oh i have a better chance at harry so then dumble comes and kills him. (my theroy) but that would be unlikely But i think they could b bros! And my mom always saaid maybe dombuldore is harrys grampa?
2007-06-26 20:45:42 · answer #9 · answered by this screaming inside my head 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that he's just dead. I think most people(myself included) can't accept the fact that he's dead(kinda like Tupac).
2007-06-26 20:50:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋