Headline News: The About Albus Dumbledore
by Loralee
Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter, JKR does.

AN: This came about due to conversation on the recent revelation by JKR about Dumbledore.

Headline News

The Truth About Dumbledore

by Lotta S Candle

Recent allegations by JK Rowling about Albus Dumbledore have prompted this reporter to seek out the truth from those who might know. Rowling best know for her unauthorized and highly sensationalized biography of Harry Potter has claimed that Albus Dumbledore former Headmaster of Hogwarts was in fact gay.

We asked several well known associates of Albus Dumbledore their thoughts on this allegation.

Retired Headmistress Minerva McGonagall said Albus was a great man but even great men have their flaws however that was not one of his. Albus had a long time romance with Sybil. Everyone on the staff knew that was why he kept her shut up in her tower, to protect her and prevent his enemies from using her against him. Professor McGonagall refers to now deceased Divination Professor and Seeress Sybil Trelawney who as we know now spoke the prophecy that brought about the defeat of Voldemort by Harry Potter.

Filus Flitwick retired Charms Professor however has a different opinion. I don't think that Albus cared one way or another about Sybil but he certainly cared about Minerva. I could see it in his eyes. She was about the only one who's opinion really mattered to him. It's a shame she never returned his affection. When asked about Dumbledore's supposed affair with the dark lord Grindelwald he said, I'd hardly think we fought a world wide war because of a lovers spat.

Long time friend and associate Dedalus Diggle had this to say, Oh my yes, Albus's proclivities were well known in certain circles, just look at how he dressed. He always had the most gloriously, flamboyant robes. He was very discrete in his liaisons though I'm sure I don't know anyone who will admit to anything.

Current Minster of Magic Rufus Scrimgeour said It doesn't surprise me in the least to find that Dumbledore was bent. Just look out how he defended that Snape fellow and he was particularly obsessive about Potter. It explains a lot. Harry Potter could not be reached for comment.

Current Headmaster of Hogwarts, Neville Longbottom declined to comment and refuse this reporter the chance to speak with the portrait of Dumbledore that currently resides in his office.

I asked Aberforth Dumbledore owner and operator of the Hogshead Pub in Hogsmeade if his brother was gay and he had this to say, I believe if anyone had asked Albus when he was alive he'd have found it vastly amusing, he'd have smiled, eyes twinkling and offered you a lemon drop, confessed he was very happy. Then he'd have changed the subject. A man's private life is just that.