Albus Dumbledore's portrait

The Portrait of Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore, hanging in Hogwarts school

The portrait of Albus Dumbledore is an animated painting that hangs in the Headmaster's Office at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

History

Following the death of Albus Dumbledore, his portrait was later found hanging behind the chair of the Headmaster's desk, with its occupant asleep.

During the events of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the Portrait, as a direct copy of the now dead Dumbledore's personality and knowledge, helped and advised the Death Eater appointed Headmaster, Severus Snape, to aiding Harry Potter and his friends destroy Lord Voldemort's Horcruxes. This included, but was not limited to telling Snape that he must give the Sword of Godric Gryffindor, which was at the time concealed in a cavity behind the portrait, to Harry, though he did not tell him why.

After the death of the Dark Lord and the defeat and scattering of his forces, Harry Potter and his friends made their way to the Headmaster's office, and received tumultuous applause from the other Headmasters. Here, Harry had a brief discussion with the portrait about his plans for the Elder Wand, and his decision to leave the Resurrection Stone lost.

As Severus Snape's portrait was later hung, it can be assumed that Dumbeldore's portrait was later moved down the line to make way for Snape's portrait to hang behind the desk.

Appearances

• Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (First appearance)
• Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (film)