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| − | '''Sexual orientation''' describes a pattern of emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to men, women, both genders, neither gender, or another gender.<ref>[[wikipedia:Sexual orientation|Sexual orientation]] on [[wikipedia:Main page|Wikipedia]]</ref> The four main categories are '''heterosexuality''', '''homosexuality''', '''bisexuality''' and '''asexuality'''. While an individual’s sexual orientation along with one’s gender, religion and racial denomination can often be a target of [[Wikipedia:Homophobia|discrimination]] in the [[Muggle]] world, wizards tend to place discrimination on [[blood purity]].<ref>[http://www.accio-quote.org/articles/2007/1217-pottercast-anelli.html PotterCast Interviews J.K. Rowling, part one. PotterCast #130, 17 December 2007]</ref> |
+ | '''Sexual orientation''' describes a pattern of emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to men, women, both genders, neither gender, or another gender.<ref>[[wikipedia:Sexual orientation|Sexual orientation]] on [[wikipedia:Main page|Wikipedia]]</ref> The four main categories are '''heterosexuality''', '''homosexuality''', '''bisexuality''' and '''asexuality'''. While an individual’s sexual orientation along with one’s gender, religion and racial denomination can often be a target of [[Wikipedia:Homophobia|discrimination]] in the [[Muggle]] world, wizards tend to place discrimination on [[blood purity]].<ref>[http://www.accio-quote.org/articles/2007/1217-pottercast-anelli.html PotterCast Interviews J.K. Rowling, part one. PotterCast #130, 17 December 2007]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/jk_rowling/status/508706921566969856 @jk_rowling on Twitter]</ref> |
[[File:Gellert Grindelwald and Albus Dumbledore.JPG|thumb|right|250px|[[Albus Dumbledore]] and [[Gellert Grindelwald]] in [[1890s|1899]].]] |
[[File:Gellert Grindelwald and Albus Dumbledore.JPG|thumb|right|250px|[[Albus Dumbledore]] and [[Gellert Grindelwald]] in [[1890s|1899]].]] |
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Sexual orientation describes a pattern of emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to men, women, both genders, neither gender, or another gender.[1] The four main categories are heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality and asexuality. While an individual’s sexual orientation along with one’s gender, religion and racial denomination can often be a target of discrimination in the Muggle world, wizards tend to place discrimination on blood purity.[2][3]
Albus Dumbledore and Gellert Grindelwald in 1899.
Known homosexual individuals
Behind the scenes
- Dumbledore, along with being gay, was also revealed to be asexual in his later life, which is the lack of sexual orientation. J. K. Rowling explained that he became so after realizing that his love for Grindelwald had compromised his sense of right and wrong. As she put it: "He lost his moral compass completely when he fell in love and I think subsequently became very mistrusting of his own judgement in those matters so became quite asexual. He led a celibate and bookish life."[5]
- In J.K. Rowling: A Year in the Life, J. K. Rowling was asked if Charlie Weasley was gay, to which she jokingly, and respectfully responded that he was not, just, "He's more interested in dragons than women."
- David Thewlis has said that Prisoner of Azkaban director Alfonso Cuaron told him to portray Remus Lupin as a "gay junkie".[6]
Notes and references
- ↑ Sexual orientation on Wikipedia
- ↑ PotterCast Interviews J.K. Rowling, part one. PotterCast #130, 17 December 2007
- ↑ @jk_rowling on Twitter
- ↑ J. K. Rowling at Carnegie Hall Reveals Dumbledore is Gay; Neville Marries Hannah Abbott, and Much More
- ↑ New J. K. Rowling Interview: Confirms Working on "Scottish Book", Reflects on Dumbledore, Homophobia, Fundamentalism, Future Writing Projects and More
- ↑ Every So Often, Remus Lupin Is Gay