Dumbledore is gay
So what's your feelings about JK Rowling revealing that Dumbledore is gay? Old news, sure, but commentary is always fresh. (Otherwise we wouldn't have professors teaching history.)
I personally think it was an unwise decision and in bad taste. Although one journalist states that Dumbledore's sexual orientation should have been included in the book, if it was relevant, I don't entirely agree. Yet, saying in a big crowd that Dumbledore is gay seems little more than pandering to a select audience, and in terms of the story serves no purpose.
If it doesn't advance the story, cut it. She should never have told anyone that Dumbledore was secretly gay.
EDIT: Here is the link to the column that got me thinking.
I personally think it was an unwise decision and in bad taste. Although one journalist states that Dumbledore's sexual orientation should have been included in the book, if it was relevant, I don't entirely agree. Yet, saying in a big crowd that Dumbledore is gay seems little more than pandering to a select audience, and in terms of the story serves no purpose.
If it doesn't advance the story, cut it. She should never have told anyone that Dumbledore was secretly gay.
EDIT: Here is the link to the column that got me thinking.