J.k. Rowlings Is One Crazy Lady!

AngieDoogles · 10-31-2007, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by katepoet

It seems she had a difficult childhood, too, if my memory serves. I don't really know but I suppose she may be ignorant of how severely these things can impact a community.

Well at least she's done a TON of good things. She's donated countless millions to MS research, children's literacy programs, Find Madelyn McCain foundations, cancer research, homeless shelters, etc. etc. etc. I have a lot of respect for her in that regard, even though I feel this latest information was unnecessary...

Marilyn · 10-31-2007, 08:00 PM

My whole family was shocked when JK came out with this. Our oldest daughter who lives in Austin called as soon as she heard. I just told everyone that Harry Potter is a fantasy, and in my fantasy, Dumbledore is NOT gay, and no statement JK can make, even if she did write the books and create the characters, will change MY Dumbledore. We each recreate these characters in our minds to be what we want them to be when we are reading the books. My Dumbledore does not look exactly like the actors either for that matter.

I agree with Angie, there was nothing sexual at all regarding Dumbledore in any of the books or movies. He was just an amazing wizard.

I don't know what JK's motivation could have been. It seems that every show on TV has to have a gay couple in it. I've heard that Christina in Greys is bi and will soon have a relationship with another female in the series, probably the doctor who replaced Burke. There is even a male Desperate Housewife this season. Maybe JK felt she had to "out" Dumbledore to fit in and be stylish. Who knows!!!???

AngieDoogles · 10-31-2007, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Marilyn

My whole family was shocked when JK came out with this. Our oldest daughter who lives in Austin called as soon as she heard. I just told everyone that Harry Potter is a fantasy, and in my fantasy, Dumbledore is NOT gay, and no statement JK can make, even if she did write the books and create the characters, will change MY Dumbledore. We each recreate these characters in our minds to be what we want them to be when we are reading the books. My Dumbledore does not look exactly like the actors either for that matter.

I agree with Angie, there was nothing sexual at all regarding Dumbledore in any of the books or movies. He was just an amazing wizard.

I don't know what JK's motivation could have been. It seems that every show on TV has to have a gay couple in it. I've heard that Christina in Greys is bi and will soon have a relationship with another female in the series, probably the doctor who replaced Burke. There is even a male Desperate Housewife this season. Maybe JK felt she had to "out" Dumbledore to fit in and be stylish. Who knows!!!???

The bolded part is EXACTLY how I feel about it Marilyn. As for the actors, I saw the first movie before I read the books so MY Dumbledore looks exactly like Richard Harris. LOL. He did such an amazing job too. What a shame that he died...

As far as Michael Gambon goes, I think they could've found ANYONE to play the part better than he did. He is NOT Dumbledore at all--too harsh, too mean, and too abrupt!

katepoet · 10-31-2007, 10:36 PM

One of the rules of being a successful adult is knowing when to keep your mouth shut! And knowing when you haven't had enough sleep so you'd better think twice before you speak!

AngieDoogles · 11-01-2007, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by katepoet

One of the rules of being a successful adult is knowing when to keep your mouth shut! And knowing when you haven't had enough sleep so you'd better think twice before you speak!

I don't think she has the option of not speaking on a book tour. lol

AngieDoogles · 11-01-2007, 08:13 AM

By the way Judy, I think you resemble JKR a bit...

judy · 11-01-2007, 12:05 PM

Thanks Angie! She's only 40 something, so that's nice!

I don't think I've seen the new Dumbledore, but I'll always think of him as you guys said. I have my own Dumbledore, and I love him, gay or not.

How ironic - I just put on Dr. Phil and he's talking to a female teacher accused of having sex with her student(s). I think that's why her comment upset me and others. There's a lot about pedophiles lately.

Well, I'm glad to hear that JK has been so benevolant. She is a good-hearted genius who shouldn't do public speaking with questions and answers. She needs someone to explain what not to say.

It's always good to discuss things with other people so you can see the whole picture.

10-31-2007, 08:00 PM	#2
Marilyn Donating 4WT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 4,907	My whole family was shocked when JK came out with this. Our oldest daughter who lives in Austin called as soon as she heard. I just told everyone that Harry Potter is a fantasy, and in my fantasy, Dumbledore is NOT gay, and no statement JK can make, even if she did write the books and create the characters, will change MY Dumbledore. We each recreate these characters in our minds to be what we want them to be when we are reading the books. My Dumbledore does not look exactly like the actors either for that matter. I agree with Angie, there was nothing sexual at all regarding Dumbledore in any of the books or movies. He was just an amazing wizard. I don't know what JK's motivation could have been. It seems that every show on TV has to have a gay couple in it. I've heard that Christina in Greys is bi and will soon have a relationship with another female in the series, probably the doctor who replaced Burke. There is even a male Desperate Housewife this season. Maybe JK felt she had to "out" Dumbledore to fit in and be stylish. Who knows!!!??? __________________ Marilyn If anyone would like a free Bible Study CD or book entitled "Searching for Truth", PM me with your mailing address and I'll send you one. "And you shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free." John 8:32

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AngieDoogles Donating 4WT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 6,509	By the way Judy, I think you resemble JKR a bit... __________________ "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." ~MT

11-01-2007, 12:05 PM	#7
judy Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver, NY Posts: 8,097	Thanks Angie! She's only 40 something, so that's nice! I don't think I've seen the new Dumbledore, but I'll always think of him as you guys said. I have my own Dumbledore, and I love him, gay or not. How ironic - I just put on Dr. Phil and he's talking to a female teacher accused of having sex with her student(s). I think that's why her comment upset me and others. There's a lot about pedophiles lately. Well, I'm glad to hear that JK has been so benevolant. She is a good-hearted genius who shouldn't do public speaking with questions and answers. She needs someone to explain what not to say. It's always good to discuss things with other people so you can see the whole picture. __________________ *Judy*

10-31-2007, 10:36 PM	#4
katepoet Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 992	One of the rules of being a successful adult is knowing when to keep your mouth shut! And knowing when you haven't had enough sleep so you'd better think twice before you speak!

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