Let’s walk through The Complete History of Albus Dumbledore, from his early life to his death and lasting legacy.
Albus Dumbledore was born in 1881 to Percival and Kendra Dumbledore, along with his younger siblings Aberforth and Ariana.
His childhood was marked by tragedy when Ariana was assaulted by Muggle boys who witnessed her using magic. The attack left her emotionally and magically unstable.
In retaliation, Percival attacked the Muggles and was imprisoned in Azkaban. Kendra raised the children alone, isolating the family from society.
Everything changed when Albus met Gellert Grindelwald, a young and brilliant wizard who shared his thirst for magical knowledge.
The two became close friends—Dumbledore even fell in love with him. They dreamed of finding the Deathly Hallows and creating a new world order.
Dumbledore returned to Hogwarts as a Transfiguration professor. It was during this time that he met a young Tom Riddle, who would become Lord Voldemort.
By 1945, Grindelwald had risen as a dark wizard, igniting war in the wizarding world. Dumbledore, now widely respected, finally confronted him in a legendary duel.