... but this link sums up in a really hilarious way my own ponderings as to when exactly would have been the right time for Dumbledore to reveal to one of his students the life-saving, vitally important information that he likes guys.
EDIT: Okay, Panera is freakin' freezing. What the hell, y'all?
EDIT: Okay, Panera is freakin' freezing. What the hell, y'all?
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Date: 2007-10-21 10:43 pm (UTC)Because knowing Dumbledore is gay would've been one more weapon in Harry's arsenal against Voldemort.
Not to mention that not mentioning it in the book makes quite strongly the point that gay people are exactly like everybody else, and more importantly, are perfectly capable of behaving themselves appropriately around children.
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Date: 2007-10-21 10:54 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-10-22 02:25 am (UTC)And yes, I like that and agree with a couple of the comments, but I also feel a little saddened by what liz_marcs pointed out in another post.
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Date: 2007-10-22 06:07 pm (UTC)