Dumbledore’s outing gives text new meaning - books - MSNBC.com

So, evidently some reader asked JK Rowling a question (what was asked is not in the article), that prompted her to explain that Dumbledore is gay. The article links to a discussion hosted on MSNBC for people's thoughts on the subject.

Not that we'll ever know for sure, but if in JK's original thoughts about her universe of characters this was always the case, I have no issue with her 'outing' her character. There is speculation that she basically made it up as a stunt to get more publicity, which could be true as well.

There were a number of comments in the MSNBC discussion forum where people said they'd owned the books and seen the movies, but would be getting rid of the books and would ban the movies from their house now that JK has said this about Dumbledore. I'd like to hear everyone's thoughts on the subject, but especially if there is anyone of this opinion, I'd like to hear the logic behind it. The words in the books have not changed, and how Dumbledore is portrayed has not changed, so... why?

I personally don't care what the sexuality of any of the characters are, and seeing as it's not a big part of the story for a large number of the characters, it's fine that it hasn't been said outright, but like I said, if it's REALLY part of the original Dumbledore she thought up, I don't think it's that big a deal. Especially since she evidently made it a point to leave it out of the books altogether.

So... R&R away... heh

I write, and I always have to assign everything I can to my characters, make them as close to "real people" as I possibly can, so that I can get into their heads. I have to do this in order to try and be realistic about how they would react to situations, what they would say, what they value, etc. And just like every other aspect of what makes us us, from our hair color to our nightmares to our favorite foods to our sexual orientation, it all plays a role in making "us."

But I can understand why people burn these books. I mean, gays threaten the American way of life. See?

On gays being a "threat to the American family": It's prejudice, and it's ignorance, on a level that is staggering at this point in time. But, maybe I'm wrong. Maybe there's a group of gay bandidos. They travel from village to dell. And as night falls, they travel to that cul-de-sac, where only one house stands. And in the window, you see a family, just setting down to their evening meal. And these queers... these queers... don their black hoods, and matching pumps, very tasteful. Sneak up to the house ever so slightly, open the door, and start... FUCKING EACH OTHER IN THE ASS! AND ANOTHER AMERICAN FAMILY... IS DESTROYED!

OMG Wheetsin!!!!! I laughed that much I nearly peed ( please god let that be another unfortunate side effect of the excess weight)

Green is ... ROFLMAO. Thanks, Wheets. You da grrl!

OH....MY....GOD!!! Where did you get that quote Wheet? You don't know how many people I would love to e-mail that to! Anonymously, of course...

I guess that gives a new meaning to "his magical wand!" Even though I'm pretty sure I'd not enjoy being hit by his congealeum.

Besides, every married couple is a same-sex couple. Every night, it's the same sex.

That is very hilarious.

Dumbledoor's sexuality should not matter to anyone but Dumbledoor and possibly Dumbledoor's partner/s. The sooner society is able to come to terms with that the better off we will be. When I interact with other people at work or in any social setting I shouln't care, nor do I care, who they choose to have sex with. (As long as it's with consenting adults). We have a Gay rights movement because we need it, Gays are discriminated against because they participate in an activity that is none of my business.

The idea that someone would ban a piece of literature because a fictional character is Gay is somehow funny and sad at the same time.

The worst part of this thread however is that now I am worried that some evening my door bell will ring and when I open the door to see who has come a calling I will be confronted with a vision of Dumbledoor wearing the sorting hat ass fucking Cornelius Fudge as the hat shouts Slytherin, Slytherin, Slytherin!!!!

OH....MY....GOD!!! Where did you get that quote Wheet? You don't know how many people I would love to e-mail that to! Anonymously, of course...

Louis Black, from his Red, White & Screwed routine. A definite must see!

Dumbledoor's sexuality should not matter to anyone but Dumbledoor and possibly Dumbledoor's partner/s. The sooner society is able to come to terms with that the better off we will be. When I interact with other people at work or in any social setting I shouln't care, nor do I care, who they choose to have sex with. (As long as it's with consenting adults). We have a Gay rights movement because we need it, Gays are discriminated against because they participate in an activity that is none of my business.

My sentiments exactly!

And its what I tell my daughter when she came home exclaiming so and so is gay!!

"Ok is this a person you are interested on having sex with?"

My Emo daughter: MOM!!! You just dont understand!

"Well if your not going to have sex with them what does it matter to you what their preferences are?"

My Emo daughter:I I but...I... your so lame! *door slam*

The idea that someone would ban a piece of literature because a fictional character is Gay is somehow funny and sad at the same time.

Ahh but how many other books have been disallowed in the school systems of America over different but similar differences.

Mark Twains Huckleberry Finn is a good example. Because someone came up with the idea that because slavery was a part of the story it was offensive and racist. Which granted it was. But its also part of our history that is important that our children learn was wrong and that is why its not longer allowed.

I used to know several other so called *classics* that have been removed. But Ive been up now for 30+ hours and cant think straight.

The worst part of this thread however is that now I am worried that some evening my door bell will ring and when I open the door to see who has come a calling I will be confronted with a vision of Dumbledoor wearing the sorting hat ass fucking Cornelius Fudge as the hat shouts Slytherin, Slytherin, Slytherin!!!!

ROFLMAO

And Wheetsin LOL that one's good.

Oh man I really gotta learn NOT to drink when in the rants and raves section. Or just buy my keyboard a condom. To protect it against the orange Water (whylers on the go stuff) That flew out my nose from laughing so hard.

TommyO: it's Hallowe'en tonight. You just might have your wish/fears come true....

Seriously folks, I don't know what all the fuss is about. I have read the entire HP series and my daughter and I have seen every single movie. We LOVE HP!

Reading the books, I seriously don't see how this revalation is a need for alarm. Most children would not read that much into the books to even realize that Dumbledore was gay.

To those people I say....get over it!

But that is just my honest opinion.

The worst part of this thread however is that now I am worried that some evening my door bell will ring and when I open the door to see who has come a calling I will be confronted with a vision of Dumbledoor wearing the sorting hat ass fucking Cornelius Fudge as the hat shouts Slytherin, Slytherin, Slytherin!!!!

Oh, shit! I didn't think anything could be as funny as Wheet's post but OMG, that is hilarious!!