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Jim McManus to be Aberforth Dumbledore 
APRIL 20, 2006 at 1:47 PM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: The Leaky Cauldron
Actor Jim McManus
will portray the bit part of Albus Dumbledore's brother Aberforth in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, according to The Leaky Cauldron.
The unnamed bartender at the Hog's Head in Phoenix (who we later learn is Aberforth) witnesses the inaugural meeting of the student-led Dumbledore's Army there.
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Witch
Points: 627
~DetailedDragon~ says:
I wish i could see a picture of him...
I didn't know DD brother was in OotP? Oh well.
Posted Apr 20, 2006 at 5:56 PM EST
Witch
Points: 712
lily73190 says:
i deffinitly find this ood because JKR never comfirmed that the bartender is Aberforth, or am i wrong?
Lily
Posted Apr 20, 2006 at 5:57 PM EST
Student
Points: 229
AAR4EVER says:
I hope he can portray the role really good. And not spme guy who just yells and wipes a counter.
Posted Apr 20, 2006 at 5:58 PM EST
Order of the Phoenix
Points: 4073
Eleanor says:
That is good. I think he is a good actor. But I can't remember offhand what he had been in. Does anyone know?
Posted Apr 20, 2006 at 5:58 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2031
PHOENIX5625 says:
We don't know to much about Dumbledore's brother Aberforth so I don't see any significant to this role unless he is important in the final book.
Posted Apr 20, 2006 at 6:02 PM EST
Student
Points: 262
Dobby's_Cute says:
I couldn't find a picture and I do not know what he looks like hopefully it'll be good!
Posted Apr 20, 2006 at 6:03 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1056
GeeMessy says:
I am going to have to re-read Order of the Phoenix. I just do not remember Dumbledore's brother being in it, but these are exciting news.
Posted Apr 20, 2006 at 6:05 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1578
*sweet_angel_baby* says:
Oooo...thats cool!! i forgot that Dumbledore's brother was in the fifth book...shows u how long i havent read that book :P hahaha...well i hope he does a good job protraying him in the movie...are there any pictures of the man?? haha
Posted Apr 20, 2006 at 6:19 PM EST
Student
Points: 297
Hermione_Harry_Luna says:
that's cool....I guess but I really want to see a picture of him!!!!
Posted Apr 20, 2006 at 6:23 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1354
luv4permboy says:
Im really excited that we are getting to know what characters are what and now we just need the movie out so we can see the final product.
Posted Apr 20, 2006 at 6:30 PM EST
Witch
Points: 646
~!*Gryffindor Rules*!~ says:
I really haven't heard pf him really! I am goin to look him up and see some pictures of him. He better look like the other Dumbledores!
Posted Apr 20, 2006 at 6:32 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2139
Lucie Snowe says:
This is very strange..It was never revealed that the bartender was Aberforth. It just mentions that Harry thinks the bartender looks vaguely familiar. And we know that Harry saw a picture of Aberforth earlier in the book when Moody shows Harry the picture of the original OOTP when they are having the party for Ron/Hermione as new prefects. I'm kind of disappointed that I know who the bartender is now. I would have liked to be surprised about that. Did JKR reveal this in an interview at some point? Because it definitely not in any of the books.
Posted Apr 20, 2006 at 6:41 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1040
*Peeves12 says:
I just saw the picture of him, and he's pretty much the way I pictured that old barman at the Hog's Head. But I didn't know he was Albus D's brother! Guess I'll hafta re-read the book. Unless it's not in there...
Posted Apr 20, 2006 at 6:49 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 710
Crookshanks the Auror says:
Oh, well, I just cannot wait for the movie to come out.
Posted Apr 20, 2006 at 6:50 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1298
Sturgis Podmore says:
It is not even confirmed that the barmen at the Hog's Head is Dumbledore's brother. I suspect that it is, but it hasn't been proved.
Posted Apr 20, 2006 at 6:54 PM EST
Student
Points: 243
May Evans says:
I totally forgot about Aberforth. I'm such a bad Potter-head. I'm even more excited for the movie. Didn't think that was possible.
Posted Apr 20, 2006 at 6:55 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1356
phoenixfire_HG says:
That is very awesome, and better yet, do you know what this means????!!!!! THEY ARE STILL CASTING!!! that means there's a possibility that a young sirius and lupin will be casted!
Posted Apr 20, 2006 at 6:56 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1252
Angelina blu Johnson says:
This film is going to be so so so brilliant!!! I CANT WAIT A WHOLE YEAR TO WATCH IT!!!!
Im going to pass out from having to wait so long!!! its not faiiiiiiiiiir!!!
Posted Apr 20, 2006 at 6:59 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 394
Not A Muggle? says:
That's some mighty fine actor info...hehe
Posted Apr 20, 2006 at 7:01 PM EST
Witch
Points: 508
Jealz says:
That's cool, but does he look like Dumbledore?
Posted Apr 20, 2006 at 7:01 PM EST
Squib
Points: 143
Athena8827 says:
Cool - I wonder if the movie will say anything about his goats.
Posted Apr 20, 2006 at 7:04 PM EST
Squib
Points: 193
Sionwitch says:
If you take a look in HBP Chapter Twelve - Silver and Opals, you will see this that I took from the HP lexicon: "Aberforth was with Mundungus just before Harry caught Dung with stolen Black family heirlooms (specifically a silver goblet) outside the Three Broomsticks in Hogsmeade in October 1996 [Y16] (HBP12). Aberforth shambled off when Harry and his friends walked up". So, for me is very obvious that he has the real Horcruxe, that was part of the Black family heirlooms, because RAB is Regulus Black, and for that aberforth will be a mayor character in book 7. Also, I think he is the Order member we will get to know better, as JKR said.
Posted Apr 20, 2006 at 7:23 PM EST
Witch
Points: 556
AmericanHermione says:
I never realized that the bartender was Aberforth; he must have some importance in book 7 or else this wouldn't even have been released.
Posted Apr 20, 2006 at 7:25 PM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
Points: 4482
SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
That's cool......I've never heard of him, but I bet my bottom dollar he'll be better than his brother Albus Dumbledore!
~Drish~
Posted Apr 20, 2006 at 7:35 PM EST
Witch
Points: 881
Just Dance says:
I dont think i have seen him before.. I hope he's good tho.. Although i didn't really expect them to include this bit.. but hey.. the more the merrier :D l0l
<3 Nicole
Posted Apr 20, 2006 at 7:39 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1461
krystle_clear says:
I always wondered if aberforth would have a bigger role in the story, and it seems like he will if there putting him in the movies now. i hope we get to know him better in book 7! good luck to jim mcmanus anyway.
Posted Apr 20, 2006 at 7:40 PM EST
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