

There he taught everyone from Tom Riddle (who became Lord Voldemort) to Harry Potter.ĭumbledore was instrumental in the defeat of a second Dark wizard – Lord Voldemort. He was regarded as one of the greatest Headteachers that Hogwarts had ever had.

Instead, Dumbledore became a teacher and eventually held the post of Headmaster of Hogwarts. He even turned down the position of Minister for Magic as he felt he should not be trusted with that kind of power. Though Dumbledore eventually defeated Grindelwald in a duel, the circumstances surrounding the death of his younger sister stayed with him and influenced his future choices and decisions. Their intense relationship meant that Ariana was neglected, and they went their separate ways after the terrible argument between Gellert, Albus and Aberforth that ended in Ariana’s death and Grindelwald fleeing. They were also obsessed with the idea of the Deathly Hallows. It was during this period that he encountered Gellert Grindelwald, and they both began to dream up their ideas for reforming the magical world for ‘the greater good’ – which involved keeping Muggles subservient. While he loved them, he resented having to look after them. He had no choice but to stay and take care of his two younger siblings. Although, he almost strayed off this path as a young man to go down a much darker road.Īfter he left Hogwarts, Albus was set to go on a world tour with Elphias Doge when his mother suddenly died. He was known as one of the most talented and brilliant wizards in the wizarding world and his achievements (including the discovery of the twelve uses of dragon’s blood) seemed to be endless. Where to begin with Albus Dumbledore? He was the oldest son of Kendra and Percival and older brother to Aberforth and Ariana.
