Was Dumbledore actually bad?

Dumbledore is not a “bad guy” per se. He’s just not a necessarily good one, either. He had good intentions, that is, the destruction of Voldemort, but he was very manipulative and did some not only morally questionable things, but some downright bad things. Dumbledore constantly manipulated Harry in the books.

Why is Dumbledore terrible?

He is supposed to be a good person, but does a lot of things that good people don’t do, while at the same time NOT doing things that a good person in his position would be expected to do. Dumbledore sucks as a character because it is impossible to reconcile his reputation with his actions.

Is Dumbledore a villain?

Dumbledore made a few mistakes, but he was never the “villain” in Harry Potter. He did make a lot of “behind the scenes” choices. For Hogwarts and Harry. However, his intentions were always positive and well meaning.

Is Dumbledore incompetent?

Dumbledore’s callous incompetence (and active pigheadedness, as with his refusal to do anything about Draco’s repeated attempts to murder him causing massive collateral damage) is part of the whole ‘adults are useless’ thing complicated by Rowling’s apparent belief that it’s much better for good people to die than for …

Is Dumbledore selfish?

Young Dumbledore, like normal-aged Dumbledore and the Old Dumbledore we knew and loved were all incredibly selfish. Dumbledore is morally oriented for the betterment of society over personal gain of power, which is really the only thing he had going for him.

Does Dumbledore become evil?

When you look at Dumbledore from a distance, with clear eyes and a rational mind, you see the truth. He may not be as actively evil as Umbridge or Tom Riddle, but he’s more a villain than a hero.

Why is Dumbledore a manipulator?

However, he was extremely manipulative. Primarily out of concern for the welfare of the entire magical community, Hogwarts, its’ students and Harry Potter. He used whatever resources he could gather. He used his wits, magic and his clairvoyant capabilities to follow the plans and plots of Voldemort and his minions.

Why is Aurelius Dumbledore so powerful?

Also, his power is due to one important thing LOVE, the understanding of this ancient magic makes him able to pass the limits of magic that any wizards and witches can think of. Even if Credence were a Dumbledore, his bloodline has no bearing on his abilities.