Albus Dumbledore

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Professor Albus Dumbledore
Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore
Born Summer 1881, Mould-on-the-Wold
Died 30 June 1997 (aged 115), Hogwarts
House Gryffindor
Title Headmaster of Hogwarts, Supreme Mugwump
Patronus Phoenix
Wand The Elder Wand (15" Elder, Thestral tail hair core)

Professor Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore was widely considered to be the greatest and most powerful wizard of modern times. He served as Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and was the founder and leader of the Order of the Phoenix, dedicated to combating Lord Voldemort.

Biography

Dumbledore entered Hogwarts in 1892 and was sorted into Gryffindor. In his youth, he struck a fateful friendship with Gellert Grindelwald. Their paths diverged following the tragic demise of his sister Ariana. In 1945, Dumbledore defeated Grindelwald in legendary combat, claiming mastery of the Elder Wand.

Magical Abilities & Skills

  • Duelling: Supreme mastery recognized worldwide.
  • Alchemy: Celebrated work alongside Nicolas Flamel.
  • Dragon Blood: Discovered the twelve uses of dragon blood.
  • Non-verbal & Wandless Magic: Executing extraordinary charms effortlessly.

"Words are, in my not-so-humble opinion, our most inexhaustible source of magic, capable of both inflicting injury and remedying it."