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⌈ Secret Post #4053 ⌋

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[(Anonymous)]

re 1: I think it could have been done in the books - after all, a huge part of Book 6 is devoted to Harry and Dumbledore having private, personal, lessons which include a great deal of conversation not necessarily limited to Harry's formal education, and Book 7 has a ton of stuff with various characters talking about Dumbledore's personal life and early years in various ways. Also, Harry and his cohorts are 17 by book 7.

But I was mostly talking about not doing it in the forthcoming movie when I said that I didn't think it was for creative reasons.

It's not just about finances, otherwise it would be a poor excuse. People pitch exhausting hissy fits. It's illegal in some countries. Who knows the full scope of what they're actually grappling with there? I doubt it's as simple as money.

I guess I just don't see how any of those things are obstacles except insofar as they cause the film to make less money. All of those things I would consider mostly financial.

[(Anonymous)]

I think it could have been done in the books

You know what? I agree with this. My previous brain-picky arguments were mostly fueled by the fact that this wasn't done in the books, and I'm a stickler for adhering to established canon. I wasn't thinking about what should have been done at all, but now that you mention it, if he was truly meant to be gay, I think Book 6 would have been the ideal chance to reveal that, because you're right. Dumbledore and Harry really bonded in that book. It sucks that it didn't happen. What a waste.

I guess I just don't see how any of those things are obstacles except insofar as they cause the film to make less money.

There are reputations to consider, harassment, abuse, etc. It's still not a great choice overall, though. I just hate to see JKR get thrown under the bus for something that might not even be fully her choice. LGBTQ+ deserves more/better representation, though. Maybe next time. Hopefully.