"It does not do to dwell in dreams and forget to live"
Can you recognize this line.?? Well, if not then you're not a true blue Harry Potter fanatic. This line was said by Albus Dumbledore in book 1, the Sorcerers Stone.
Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore, is a fictional character in the Harry Potter series. A well-loved wizard in the wizarding world and here in the muggle world who is taken by the Harry Potter frenzy. He is the headmaster in Hogwarts School of Withcraft and Wizardry, the founder of the Order of the Phoenix, a fictional organisation dedicated to fighting the main antagonist of the series, Lord Voldemort. The books describe Dumbledore as a classic wizard; tall and thin, with long silver hair that looks long enough to tuck into his belt and a long beard. He has twinkling, blue eyes, a very long and crooked nose, auburn hair and long fingers. He wears half-moon spectacles.
Throughout the series, Dumbledore does not give importance to the so-called "purity of blood" and believes that an individual's choices reflect one's character, rather than one's birth, blood or family, saying "it matters not what someone is born, but what they grow to be". Voldemort angrily refers to Dumbledore as "that champion of commoners, of Mudbloods and Muggles". Unlike most wizards, Dumbledore is not afraid to refer to Voldemort by name and instead addresses him as "Tom" when confronting him.
Characters in the books often remark that his greatest weakness is his willingness to trust those who may otherwise be considered untrustworthy. This trust is often criticised by those around him but is rarely questioned. He is frequently shown to have a great sense of humour, and often has a whimsical sense about him, especially during conflict, which can often infuriate those who are at odds with him. He is hardly ever impatient, and is always calm. He always makes a point to be polite, even to those whom one would consider his enemies. He is a great lover of music, calling it "A magic beyond all we do. He is really a funny, lovable yet powerful character in the series.
Of course, Harry Potter fans who already have read book 6 knows that our beloved headmaster was slain by Severus Snape. His funeral was filled by not only wizards and witches but also, creatures of different kinds like mermaids and giants. It wad indeed a great loss, like a very strong pillar of power suddenly collapsed.
I haven't read the last book of the series so I am really wondering how the other characters faced their enemies now that they have lacked in power and support. Yet, it an exciting thing to think about and watch out for.
Yet, for those who apart from reading the book, watched the Harry Potter movies can remember that "Dumbledore" already died before even before the book 5 was written by JK Rowling. I am talking about Richard Harris.
Richard St. John Harris, was the one who first paled the role as Dumbledore in Harry Potter movie 1 and 2. Harris initially declined the offer to play Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films wanting to commit to subsequent sequels. Upon learning that he had turned down the role, his granddaughter convinced him that he was "going to do it." He played the role of Headmaster Dumbledore in the first two Harry Potter film adaptations, but died before filming commenced on the third movie.
Harris was born in Limerick on the 1st of October, 1930 and is one of the county's most famous children - other Limerick celebrities. Harris still calls the village of Kilkee his home, and still, when time allows, drinks in the Charlie St George on Limerick's Parnell St. As a lad, he studied at Crescent School where he excelled at both literature and rugby, then the Sacred Heart Jesuit college. His main dream was to play rugby for Ireland - as a boy he'd make his own ball from rags and rehearse glorious length-of-the-pitch tries. And he did come close, joining the legendary Garryowen club and, in 1951, winning a Munster senior cup medal. He played a rough game for a rough team - so rough that the name Garryowen has been given to the tactic of kicking the ball high in the air and descending en masse upon the poor unfortunate who tries to catch it.
He is multi awarded actor yet he is best known and remembered in his hell raising days. Drinking liquors like theres no tomorrow. True, his personality is a bit different form his role as Dumbledore.
Yet, I missed him a lot, especially when I watch the first Harry Potter filmd. I can not help but compare the way he acts to the "new" Dumbledore now, played by Sir Michael Gambon. Don't get me wrong, I love Michael Gambon and I believe that he portrays his role very well. He is fun to look at, he lookd like a caring and approachable headmaster. He really acts childish and mysteroius the way that Dumbledore should be yet he doesn't really fill the Dumbledorish aura unlike Sir Harris does. Harris has this certain aura, acretain glow, a certain look and elegance that defines a real Dumbledore.He looks like the one who has profound elegance and unmatched power and mystery yet has this loving and fatherly look and gestures. His blue eyes are shining , making his half moon spectales in the movie look like the real moon.
i just miss the way he moves in elegance and the way he comforts Harry(Daniel). He acts as if he is the real Dumbledore.
So I propose a toast, cheers to Harris and to Dumbledore. May he be in God's loving hands.
thanks to http://wikipedia.com and http://tiscali.co.uk/
