Dumbledore

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Albus Dumbledore (邓布利多) 26
Alias(es)	Professor Dumbledore; Headmaster Dumbledore 47 101
Species/Race	Wizard 26
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Hogwarts School of Magic; International Confederation of Wizards (former president) 101 232
Occupation/Role	Hogwarts Headmaster; former Shapeshifting Technique professor; former President of the International Confederation of Wizards 26 101 232
Status	Alive; survived Voldemort's cursed ring after Matthew dispelled its curse 233
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Background / History

During Headmaster Dipper's tenure, Dumbledore served as Hogwarts' Shapeshifting Technique professor. He saw through Matthew Black's Illusionary Body Spell despite Matthew's Magic Sense failing to detect him, mistaking Matthew for his grandfather Alfat Black. Around the same period, Dumbledore sought to protect the expelled Hagrid, knowing that the half-giant would struggle outside Hogwarts. 23 26

As Headmaster, Dumbledore used Nicolas Flamel's Philosopher's Stone as bait to expose Voldemort's agent within Hogwarts. He monitored the protections around the Stone, later admitting that the trials had been measured so that the students would not face challenges beyond their abilities. 101 108

After examining the aftermath of the unicorn killings, Dumbledore identified Voldemort's return and inferred that the Dark Lord was sustaining himself with unicorn blood. He believed that Matthew, despite sharing several traits with Voldemort, differed because he had known warmth and retained love in his heart. 101

During the Goblin conspiracy against Hogwarts, Dumbledore left the International Confederation of Wizards conference to return to the school after Fawkes warned him of the danger. His choice saved Hogwarts from an impending attack, but the poisoned conference delegates' deaths led to political backlash; Dumbledore accepted responsibility and resigned as the Confederation's president. 195 232

Voldemort later exploited Dumbledore's belief that a cursed ring was the Resurrection Stone. The ring's curse nearly killed him, but Matthew used Fairy Fountain water to shatter the ring and dispel the spreading curse. Dumbledore admitted that he had been unable to resist the Deathly Hallow's temptation. 232 233

Personality

Dumbledore is compassionate and attentive to his students' emotional well-being. His conversation with Matthew after the Mirror of Erised incident was partly motivated by his determination not to repeat the tragedy of overlooking Tom Riddle's inner isolation. He reassured Matthew that Hogwarts would always support him. 47 262

He is pragmatic when lives are at stake. During Voldemort's life-energy harvesting scheme, Dumbledore chose to prioritize the safety of the larger student body over Fred Weasley, whom Voldemort was using as a hostage. 260

Dumbledore recognizes the limits of his own era and authority. After Matthew captured Voldemort, he openly supported Matthew's plan to integrate magic into Muggle society, viewing the younger generation as the people who would have to confront that future. 387

Appearance

Dumbledore was an auburn-haired, bearded professor in his youth. In his later years, he is distinguished by his long beard and increasingly frail condition. 26 184 387

• His beard was blown crooked by Matthew's Wind Wings landing. 184
• He wears glasses while working in the Headmaster's Office. 101
• Voldemort's ring curse blackened one of his arms and spread black mist through his body before it was removed. 232 233

Abilities & Skills

Exceptional Spellcasting

Dumbledore possesses magical power and control far beyond ordinary wizards. Matthew could not detect his presence with Magic Sense even at close range, both during Dumbledore's youth and decades later. 26 46

• Casts or is renowned for the devastating fire spell Fire God Opens the Way; Matthew's imitation was far weaker than Dumbledore's version. 1
• Cleared Walton Macnair's corrosive blood mist with a powerful wind spell and rapidly reached the injured victims. 160
• Disarmed Voldemort during their confrontation in the Forbidden Forest. 261
• Instantly subdued an Imperiused George Weasley with blue magic without visibly harming him. 260
• Cast an Ageing Charm around the Goblet of Fire that ordinary underage students could not bypass. 307

Magical Analysis and Detection

Dumbledore can draw rapid conclusions from magical traces, cursed objects, and living magic.

• Identified Voldemort's return by inspecting the traces left after the unicorn attack. 101
• Deduced that the students' illness resulted from Voldemort harvesting life energy after examining withered Ruby Flowers. 260
• Recognized that Harry carried a Horcrux and arranged for Snape to teach him Occlumency. 262
• Identified the cursed ring as a trap tied to the apparent Resurrection Stone after recovering from its effects. 233

Phoenix-Assisted Travel

Dumbledore is partnered with the phoenix Fawkes, who can transport him and his allies in bursts of flame. 101

• Used Fawkes to travel with Snape from the Headmaster's Office to the Forbidden Forest. 101
• Returned from the Forbidden Forest carrying the injured Fred Weasley. 262
• Relied on Fawkes' warning to learn that Hogwarts was under attack during the Goblin conspiracy. 195

Equipment / Items

• Wand — Used for combat magic, spell analysis, conjuration, and protective enchantments. 101 260
• Fawkes — His phoenix companion and means of emergency transport. 101 195
• Headmaster's Office — Contains correspondence, sweets, former Headmasters' portraits, and the Sorting Hat. 101

Relationships

• Matthew Black — Student, ally, and eventual successor figure. Dumbledore mentors him, teaches him the Shapeshifting Technique, trusts his reports, and later supports his vision for Wizard–Muggle integration. 109 160 387
• Tom Riddle / Voldemort — Former student and principal adversary. Dumbledore regrets failing to guide Tom away from isolation and Dark Magic. 101 262
• Severus Snape — Colleague and strategic partner against Voldemort; they investigate threats, discuss Horcruxes, and jointly protect Hogwarts despite frequent tension. 101 160 262
• Harry Potter — Student under Dumbledore's protection. Dumbledore investigates Voldemort's schemes with Harry and reveals that Harry carries a Horcrux. 260 262
• Sirius Black — Trusted ally. Dumbledore arranged Sirius's false identity for his Hogwarts infiltration and continued to trust him after Voldemort's ring trap was exposed. 180 233
• Fawkes — Phoenix companion who transports Dumbledore and alerts him to emergencies at Hogwarts. 101 195

Story Role / Major Arcs

Philosopher's Stone Incident

Dumbledore safeguards the Philosopher's Stone at Hogwarts to draw out Voldemort's hidden agent. He observes Matthew, Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Neville overcome the protections, then publicly credits their bravery and announces that Flamel will destroy the Stone. 101 108 110

Defense of Hogwarts

After Matthew uncovers Walton Macnair's plan to place life-draining beads in student dormitories, Dumbledore rescues the injured conspirators, confirms Voldemort's involvement, and strengthens Hogwarts' security with additional patrols and Centaur cooperation. 159 160

Goblin Rebellion and Cursed Ring

Dumbledore abandons the International Confederation conference to protect Hogwarts from a Goblin attack, costing him his international position. Soon afterward, Voldemort's cursed ring nearly kills him; Matthew saves him before the curse can consume him. 195 232 233

Renewed Horcrux Crisis

Dumbledore investigates Voldemort's revival through stolen student life energy, confronts him in the Forbidden Forest, and later reveals the truth about Harry's Horcrux. He works with Snape and Matthew to contain the resulting threats. 260 262

Voldemort's Defeat and Succession

After Matthew captures Voldemort, Dumbledore agrees to imprison him in Nurmengard under Magic Inhibitors. He publicly acknowledges that Matthew has surpassed him and signals his intention to retire after Matthew graduates. 387

Diadem Voldemort Investigation

Dumbledore accompanies Matthew to Tokyo to investigate Diadem Voldemort's experiments. He adapts to the unfamiliar Muggle setting, helps infiltrate the experimental base, and leaves the fate of its captured personnel to his own judgment. 389

Notable Quotes

“You must believe that Hogwarts will always be your support.” 47

“Love is the greatest power, Severus.” 101

“Do as you have planned. All I can do is support you as much as possible.” 387