Archive for October, 2007
That’s It! I’ve Had Enough. This Is My Last Word. I’m Done.
We interrupt this broadcast to bring you a special report.
Dumbledore’s gay. There, I’ve said it. Is your world radically different than it was a minute ago? Neither is mine.
Before discussing the matter further, here are some quick answers to most of the questions I’ve received throughout this week. My basic thoughts come down to:
- Yes, I was initially surprised.
- No, it doesn’t really bother me.
- No, I don’t think it’ll have any long-lasting effects on the overall popularity or legacy of the book.
- Yes, I think it’s okay for Rowling to “make him be gay.” They’re her characters, for heaven’s sake, she’s ultimately in control, and we’re just lucky she’s shared them with us.
- No, it doesn’t change how I feel about the books. I like them as much as I always have.
- No, I don’t think she waited until after book 7 to “out him” for any monetary reasons. (Nor do I think that any cowardice on her part caused her to hold her tongue until after its release.)
- No, it doesn’t change my perspective of the Dumbledore-Harry relationship. (Nor any relationship Dumbledore had with any of his other students, for that matter. For heaven’s sake! He’s gay, not a pedophile or sexual predator.)
- No, if you look through the book, I don’t think you’ll find any gay undertones. (So consequently, I don’t think it will have any effect on the kids who read it. I definitely don’t think it will “make them gay.”)
- No, I don’t think she’s pushing any “gay agenda.”
- Yes, I really am sick of hearing people be upset about it.
(Note, if you’re unsatisfied with my brief responses, let me simply echo the words of a more in-depth Mugglenet editorial. Amen, brother.)
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