Some of his most memorable moments are when he is explosive, loud, and commanding.

He is stability in Harry’s unwieldy life.

The biggest problem with Lithgow’s comment is thatDumbledore’s “nuclear” moments are not what define him.

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In reality, the headmaster’s biggest strength is his kindness and his knowledge.

Dumbledore’s character development is also important because it is representative ofHarry Potteras a whole.

In the early books, Dumbledore is sweet and charming, symbolizing the awe-inspiring magic of the wizarding world.

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Dumbledore clues viewers into the severity of any given situation.

HBO’sHarry Potteris still in its early stages, and filming won’t begin until the summer.

This gives Lithgow plenty of time to do the necessary research on his character.

Dumbledore (Michael Gambon) speaks with his back to Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) in Order of the Phoenix.

Really, the people who are most responsible for Dumbledore’s character areHarry Potter’swriters.

At this point, Lithgow’s Dumbledore is just the beginning of many months ofHarry Potterdiscourse and excitement.

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