I think too many folks debating this issue (not just here, but throughout the net) are under the impression that homosexuality comes with a side of sexual deviance. There are constant references being made about Harry and Dumbledore's relationship, as if Dumbledore being gay also requires that he be a sexual predator.
"The wand chooses the wizard, remember"
No, but maybe we do look at Dumbledore's treatment of Snape in a new light?...do we all then start a debate about Snape's untoward relationship with Hermoine, and how his mistreatment of her was somehow appeasing his sexual impulses?
What I don't understand is why Rowling felt moved to make this revelation at all. What does it add to the character? How is it relevant in any way? So what if Dumbledore was gay. He seems to have been entirely celibate, at least during his long career at Hogwarts. Lucius Malfoy would have outed him in a heartbeat if there'd been the slightest suspicion of any hanky-panky with students!
I don't have a problem with any or all of the characters in a book being homosexual. I just don't get why, after all the books are over, she chose to make this statement.
It adds nothing to the tale or the characters. Unless you want to go back now and re-read all the books while reminding yourself that Dumbledore is gay and does this therefore actually mean that.
And of course all those who opposed the books in the first place now have more fodder and this might turn into more sales on the fuss and bother.
It would have been good if this had been a part of the books all along. It could have been used to discuss the various lifestyle choices people have. But she didn't do that at all. And never made any hits either in all those press conferences and interviews.
It's ridiculous. Sounds as if she's missing the limelight and is trying her best to be in it again and homosexuality is always a good card to play even in this day and age; perhaps especially in this day and age.
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