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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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Prefect
Points: 302
Regulus Alphard Black says:
I can't find a single picture of him!! If someone finds a picture, please post it!!
Posted Apr 21, 2006 at 7:31 AM EST
Animagus
Points: 19450
Sirius-Ella says:
So it is Aberforth.. did we learn this officialy in HBP? or am I really out of the harry potter loop hehe.. well, anyway I tried to find a pic on Google image and to many results of different people came up.. So ok? yay for him :)
Posted Apr 21, 2006 at 8:19 AM EST
Witch
Points: 919
girlinterrupted says:
oh...did we need an aberforth dumbledore...he's not really important in OOTP is he? oh well, w/e cool i'm always happy to hear about another casting.
Posted Apr 21, 2006 at 8:23 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 661
Orion says:
I'm glad they decided not to cut him out of this film. He is a character that does keep coming up. I think this decision helps support the theories of Aberforth serving some importance in the next book.
Posted Apr 21, 2006 at 8:25 AM EST
Harry's Mental Advisor
Points: 19431
Smileyradcliffe says:
Well, the LC is usually pretty reliable, but I think I will wait to hear confirmation from the WB first. They usually put out something. I don't recognize the name, though...I'll have to look him up.
Posted Apr 21, 2006 at 8:28 AM EST
Student
Points: 228
Jlgrigsby says:
Tis movie is going to be sooo cool! I cant wait until next summer!
Posted Apr 21, 2006 at 8:29 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 34
hp_818 says:
let's just wait for the confirmation from WB you know just to be sure..... well, if he is really the one who will play the role of dumbledore's brother i wish that he will do the role sincerely and responsibly.....
Posted Apr 21, 2006 at 8:44 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 16
Mrs Amy Radcliffe says:
Cool. I wonder if he is related to Rove McManus.Ill go see.
Posted Apr 21, 2006 at 8:49 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1675
lissir10 says:
I don't think I have heard of him, but I just looked at a few pictures on google of him. He looks like he could fit the part. I hope he is good!!!
Posted Apr 21, 2006 at 8:53 AM EST
Witch
Points: 540
HogwartsAhistory says:
I am looking forward to seeing the next movie! I think it is going to out do all the others!
Posted Apr 21, 2006 at 9:39 AM EST
Student
Points: 237
EMBak says:
Here is a picture of him:
http://www.rometheatre.com/bio/McManus.html
I hope he does well. I personally don't much care for the actor that plays DD now. I wish they had had Ian (Gandalf) take the role...
Posted Apr 21, 2006 at 9:56 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1679
zues says:
I forgot all about that part in the book. I can't wait to see the movie and see what they put in and what the leve out.
Posted Apr 21, 2006 at 10:05 AM EST
LV Most Loyal DE
Points: 11346
Sinjin Of Montecore says:
On a personal note I would rather see something more important put in the movie then that.....
Posted Apr 21, 2006 at 10:40 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 94
Daniel's_Hot! says:
I have seen this guy in Horatio Hornblower the Loyalty episode. It is so funny because a lot of the people from the shows Midsomer Murders, Poirot, Sherlock Holmes and Horatio show up in the HP movies; the Minister of Magic (Robert Hardy), Madame Pomfrey (cant remember her name), James Potter, Voice of the sorting hat, voice of Aragog, Miriam Margoles, etc. That or they are from Gosford Park (Geraldine Somerville (Lily), Michael Gambon, Maggie Smith)Very crazy. I will have to watch Loyalty now.....
Posted Apr 21, 2006 at 10:58 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1412
HPLasts4Ever says:
Hmmm, I'd also like to see a picture of this guy too, and I won't believe it until WB confirm it!
Posted Apr 21, 2006 at 11:02 AM EST
Witch
Points: 692
~Remember Snape~ says:
That is great news. I'm so happy he's going to be in the movie. After all he does play a bigger part in the sixth book. I'm trying to find a picture of him, but so far I can't find any
Posted Apr 21, 2006 at 11:02 AM EST
Magical Owl Rising
Points: 4489
Hoots says:
When I first glimpsed at this article. I thought it said ALBUS and that they were replacing Gambon (who I hate as Albus). With this casting, it confirms our thoughts and the hints on Aberforth. :)
Posted Apr 21, 2006 at 11:56 AM EST
Overqualified Jester
Points: 2783
jurassicfatt says:
No picture? Hmm...
Send us an update when you've got a picture because that's what I'm most curious about. Although I'm sure they'll do a fine job in casting, I think they're great at it.
Posted Apr 21, 2006 at 12:29 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 51
GryffindorGirl22 says:
I never knew that he had a brother, and i wanna see what he do in the 5 moive too.
Posted Apr 21, 2006 at 12:39 PM EST
Wood's Quidditch Queen
Points: 3036
Princess Pigwidgeon says:
Aww, I wanted to see him--- They should really add a picture:P
But anywhos it's nice, I guess- I don't really know the guy
Posted Apr 21, 2006 at 12:50 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1018
ILuvHarryDiggoryKrum says:
eh? I never new the bartender was aberforth thats a new piece of exiting news but why didnt JKR say it was him in the book ..... thats odd....anyway im really exited about it......
Posted Apr 21, 2006 at 1:29 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1807
snapelupinfan says:
Well, that's not much he has to do in the movie, hasn't he?
Just standing around, cleaning glasses, getting butterbeers and not saying a word...unless they show when he reports Dumbledore about the DA..
Posted Apr 21, 2006 at 1:29 PM EST
Student
Points: 227
silva_gabby says:
Hey, the good thing about this is,WE HAVE OUR DUMBLEDOR!!!
Posted Apr 21, 2006 at 1:45 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1345
Dracos_Gurl13 says:
Good for that guy. I hope that they finalize something soon. I can't believe it till WB says it.
Posted Apr 21, 2006 at 2:03 PM EST
Witch
Points: 804
Elphaba_Thropp says:
well good luck to him, he's not exactly a superstar but it is only a small role (So far). He's been in Only fools and Horses so i'm going to put my dvd on now and see if i can find him!
Posted Apr 21, 2006 at 2:06 PM EST
Lupin's Furry Girlfriend
Points: 6672
theslugclub says:
I just read the Mundungus won't be in the film! Unbelivable, actually it is quite belivable because the films are always messed up. Aberforth doesn't even do anything in the book, just polish some glasses! I had even found the perfect person to play 'Dung!
Posted Apr 21, 2006 at 2:14 PM EST
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