12 characters whose sexualities were revealed AFTER the fact
Now, the most well-known LGBTQ characters in ‘Harry Potter’ are Albus Dumbledore and Gellert Grindelwald, who were in a loving romantic relationship in their youth before Grindelwald’s beliefs turned him dark. However, they aren’t the only LGBTQ characters in the movies, books, and canon video games. Rowling has confirmed that some of the characters in the "Harry Potter" universe are gay. Some fans, however, are perturbed that these characters don't actually identify as gay in the books or movies.
A list of "explicitly" straight characters in the Harry
J.K. Rowling has confirmed that some of the characters in the "Harry Potter" universe are gay. Some fans, however, are perturbed that these characters don't actually identify as gay in the books. Gay representation in media takes on many forms, ranging from explicit to subtly hidden. In other instances, the representation can be lackluster or even cringeworthy. Revealed After the Credits
Way back in , long before she became one of the LGBTQ+ community's most vocal opponents, Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling announced that her character Albus Dumbledore was gay in an interview. While the Harry Potter series does have two canon LGBT characters, many fans have felt like other characters would have been better choices for representation. While Ginny ends up with Harry, a lot of fans felt like she would have made a great bisexual character. 
J.K. Rowling has confirmed that some of the characters in the
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Gay Characters in Harry Potter. There are two gay characters
Amanda is a freelance writer and entertainment journalist. While the Harry Potter series does have two canon LGBT characters, many fans have felt like other characters would have been better choices for representation. While Dumbledore and Grindlewald were gay, this wasn’t actually revealed in the. . 
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J.K. Rowling confirms “sexual” relationship between characters, angering some fans J.K. Rowling has confirmed that some of the characters in the “Harry Potter” universe are gay. Some fans, however, are perturbed that these characters don’t actually identify as gay in the books or movies. .
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Albus Dumbledore, ‘Harry Potter’ J.K. Rowling’s revelation that Dumbledore is gay added a layer of complexity to the beloved character from the “Harry Potter” series. Dumbledore’s love for Gellert Grindelwald, a dark wizard, offers a tragic backstory, though this aspect of his character was not evident in the books. . Which Harry Potter Character Is Gay?
Gay Characters in Harry Potter There are two gay characters in Harry Potter books — so far. Albus Dumbledore, the wise and beloved headmaster of Hogwarts, was in love with Gellert Grindelwald, a . .