The speaker discusses Albus Dumbledore, one of the greatest wizards of all time, known for his wit and brilliance. Dumbledore is also described as the embodiment of a wise old mentor, who is more powerful than many people realize. The speaker acknowledges a strong affection for Gellert Grindelwald as a young man, which was more than just friendship.
The story then delves into Dumbledore's early life, including the incident that scarred his sister Ariana, leading to her eventual madness. The speaker introduces the concept of an Obscurus, which is likely what Ariana became before wizards went underground.
Dumbledore's father, Percival, sought revenge on the three boys who attacked Ariana, leading to a scandal and Percival's imprisonment in Azkaban. This event forced Dumbledore to stay quiet about Ariana's magical abilities, fearing that she would be locked up in St. Mungo's Wizarding Hospital.
The speaker then moves on to Dumbledore's relationship with Grindelwald. They met at a young age and quickly bonded over their shared obsession with the Deathly Hallows. Dumbledore was initially expelled from Durmstrang, a Wizarding school known for the power in the Dark Arts, and was later expelled from Hogwarts. Despite these setbacks, Dumbledore and Grindelwald remained close, with Dumbledore even helping Grindelwald with his plans.
Their friendship took a dark turn when they started using magic to harm others. This led to a duel where Ariana was killed. Dumbledore was left to bury his sister and forever carry the guilt of her death.
The speaker also discusses Dumbledore's fear of Grindelwald and his eventual duel with him. Grindelwald was defeated, but he was later killed by Voldemort when he refused to reveal the location of the Elder Wand. The speaker ends by expressing hope that Dumbledore felt remorse for his actions and attempted to make amends.
1. Albus Dumbledore is considered one of the greatest wizards of all time, known for his wit, skill, and brilliance.
2. Dumbledore is described as the embodiment of the wise old mentor.
3. He is more powerful than many people, and his affection for Gellert Grindelwald is significant.
4. Dumbledore was born to Kendra and Percival along with his younger brother Aberforth and sister Ariana.
5. Ariana, at the age of six, was performing magic in the backyard when she was attacked by three muggle boys. This incident scarred her for the rest of her life.
6. Ariana was never right again after the incident, and she wouldn't use magic but couldn't get rid of it.
7. Dumbledore's father Percival killed the three boys who attacked Ariana.
8. The family moved to Godric's Hollow after the incident, and Percival was locked up in Azkaban for the rest of his life.
9. Dumbledore's mother Kendra passed away when he was 14.
10. Albus Dumbledore was 18 at the time, fresh out of Hogwarts, and was about to embark on a grand tour.
11. Dumbledore was not happy when his mother passed away and had to return to Godric's Hollow to care for his siblings.
12. Albus Dumbledore met Gellert Grindelwald, who went to Durmstrang, a Wizarding school known for the power in the Dark Arts.
13. Dumbledore and Grindelwald became close friends and spent all day together.
14. Dumbledore and Grindelwald were drawn together by the Deathly Hallows, a shared obsession.
15. Grindelwald plotted out a plan to make a world for the greater good with Dumbledore, who convinced himself it would all be for the greater good.
16. Dumbledore wrote a letter to Grindelwald discussing their plans, stating that they should seize control for the greater good.
17. Dumbledore and Grindelwald planned to go abroad and give speeches to build up a following.
18. Dumbledore was blinded by love for Grindelwald, which led him to go after things that he would not normally have.
19. Dumbledore's weakness for craving power was a factor that led him down a dark path with Grindelwald.
20. Dumbledore and Grindelwald completed a trio of the Deathly Hallows: the Elder Wand, the Resurrection Stone, and the Invisibility Cloak.
21. Dumbledore was killed by Grindelwald during a duel over the Elder Wand.
22. Grindelwald was locked away in the prison he created himself, Nurmengard, for his own opponent.
23. Voldemort came to Grindelwald seeking the Elder Wand, and Grindelwald refused to tell him anything.
24. Voldemort killed Grindelwald on the spot for the Elder Wand.
25. Dumbledore showed remorse later in his life, alone in his cell in Nurmengard.
26. Dumbledore's final act of redemption was speaking the Hallows to prevent Voldemort from breaking into his tomb.