"It's good that children's literature includes the reality of gay people, since we exist in every society. But many are disappointed that she did not make Dumbledore's sexuality explicit in the Harry Potter book. Many also agree that Making it obvious would have sent a much more powerful message of understanding and acceptance."
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Peter Tatchell, "JK Rowling outs Dumbledore as gay", BBC, 20 October 2007
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