LONDON, U.K. — In a controversial Tweet this morning, Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling revealed that you, the reader, have been gay ever since the release of the best-selling children’s series. “When writing, I always envisioned the reader as gay,” Rowling wrote. October Rowling reveals Dumbledore is gay. The author appeared at Carnegie Hall in to answer fan questions after the publication of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
When asked. Shortly after J.K. Rowling published the seventh and final book in the “Harry Potter” series inshe announced that the character of Dumbledore had “fallen in love with” another male character, effectively confirming he was gay. LONDON (THOMSON REUTERS FOUNDATION) - J.K. Rowling's revelation that two "Harry Potter" characters were in a gay relationship has sparked an angry backlash, with some fans accusing her of.
Many have called out Rowling, pointing out that there’s no point saying Dumbledore was gay in interviews and featurettes when his sexuality is entirely brushed under the carpet in the books. But she added that not everyone likes her work. The author said her revelation about Dumbledore would give them one more reason. Rowling outs Dumbledore as gay. By Amy Crocker Oct.
But she added that not everyone likes her work. About Us. Daniel Radcliffe plays Harry Potter in the films. The State of Teaching. Jessica Shyu. JK Rowling outs Dumbledore as gay. Potter publisher sues over breach. All Topics. Education Opinion. EdWeek Research Center. Albus Dumbledore, a hero of the phenomenally popular Harry Potter series and headmaster of the wizarding school Hogwarts, is gay.
Harry Potter finale sales hit 11m. Jul 6, PM. Hopefully, this extra information will lead to Harry Potter becoming a new type of classic novel; something everyone understands. Her background included working as the head of training for Teach for China, a program director for Teach for America, and as a special education teacher with Teach for America.
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By tolerant, I mean our children are learning, in subtle ways, that we should respect everyone, regardless of their sexuality. She was initially met with a surprised silence but ultimately the audience erupted in cheers for several minutes prompting Rowling to add, "I would have told you earlier if I knew it would make you so happy.
Dumbledore is gay. News services Your news when you want it. Send your views on the last book. Gay rights campaigner Peter Tatchell welcomed the news about Dumbledore and said: "It's good that children's literature includes the reality of gay people, since we exist in every society. She said she ensured director David Yates was made aware of the truth about her character.
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