However, this Hogwarts headmaster isn’t as prevalent inSorcerer’s Stoneas in future installments.
Harry and Dumbledore eventually develop a mentor/mentee relationship in theHarry Potterseries.
However, inSorcerer’s Stone, the old man is a far more mysterious and distant figure.
From Harry’s and readers' perspectives, Dumbledore is almost omniscient and god-like.
I have little doubt that Lithgow will manage these mannerisms perfectly.
The wise old man recognized that a magical fate was at work here.
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He was just a mysterious character in the backgroundalways watching, but completely beyond young Harry’s understanding.
HBO’sHarry Potterremake could change this.
From there, every couple of episodes could return to Dumbledore’s point of view.
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We could see him talking to teachers about Harry, doing research into Voldemort’s whereabouts, and more.
However, Dumbledore surely had his reasons.
John Lithgow’s character inHarry Potterseason 1 could provide some answers if the series takes his perspective.
This would naturally puzzle the likes of McGonagall, Snape, Flitwick, and the rest.
Harry guessed inSorcerer’s Stonethat Dumbledore had been allowing Harry to test his strength.
Later, inHalf-Blood Prince, the headmaster finally confirmed that he was correct.
Still, the full extent of this is unclear.
This would require a careful balance, sincenew audiences must still get big reveals at the appropriate times.
If everything is done right, the story will benefit in the end.
