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Jim McManus to be Aberforth Dumbledore Popular (19643)

APRIL 20, 2006 at 1:47 PM

Posted by CHEESER
Source: The Leaky Cauldron


Actor Jim McManusopens in new window will portray the bit part of Albus Dumbledore's brother Aberforth in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, accordingopens in new window 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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Pema
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Pema says:

I sure hope he's good. Off to google image search ^_^

Posted Apr 22, 2006 at 1:01 AM EST



Krithika_21
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Krithika_21 says:

Well,never really heard of this guy,but it's good that they are not cutting his part !!! hope it's not a rumour !!!
gonna go and chekc him out in google.

Posted Apr 22, 2006 at 1:10 AM EST



Friendly Deaf Angel
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Friendly Deaf Angel says:

Hey that is good now we know who will play Dumbledor's brother. Good luck to Jim McManus.

Posted Apr 22, 2006 at 1:34 AM EST



Jbird
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Jbird says:

Hmm... I don't know who that is, and whenever they put a link for the name there's never a picture on that site. Oh well I'll just have to search for him. Hopefully he's good....

Posted Apr 22, 2006 at 1:41 AM EST



Alchemical Auror
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Alchemical Auror says:

There is no photos of him anywhere! I look forward to seeing who will play Aberforth!

Woohoo!

Posted Apr 22, 2006 at 2:07 AM EST



Chahat
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Chahat says:

I have long been speculating that Aberforth is important and this sorta proves it. I mean they could have cut him off entirely but didn't!!

Posted Apr 22, 2006 at 3:23 AM EST



rockangel143
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rockangel143 says:

I don't know Jim McManus.. I do hope he's good.. Anyways, I did read about Aberforth.. At least they still included him. Weeeee!

Posted Apr 22, 2006 at 3:56 AM EST



RinnyluvsNeville
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RinnyluvsNeville says:

sorry guys but i had no idea that Aberforth had any role in the order of the pheonix book so i dont see why he is in the movie. but if this is the case i cant wait too see him in action.

Rin

Posted Apr 22, 2006 at 5:38 AM EST



Orchid
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Orchid says:

Hmm, no picture on imdb, I might have to look on the BBC web site as he has done quite a few programmes for them in the 80's. I wonder if he looks anything like Gambon?

Posted Apr 22, 2006 at 8:03 AM EST



~KrUmS_gUrL~
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~KrUmS_gUrL~ says:

w00t! Finally! Congrats, i can't wait until the movie comes out, but ht will be awhile huh? Another year, I got a lot of re-reading to do don't I?

Posted Apr 22, 2006 at 8:19 AM EST



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alastor_moody says:

well i guess they will not cut that part out...laugh out loud!but they Will probly cut one of my favorite parts!


Posted Apr 22, 2006 at 10:06 AM EST



HarryAssistant
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HarryAssistant says:

Awesome! I'm glad they're putting in Aberforth and DA because they both are important in OotP. Hopefully the DA part in HBP will be put in the HBP movie because that is one big part in the book.

Posted Apr 22, 2006 at 10:33 AM EST



Catfish on the table
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Catfish on the table says:

It's good they're putting him in there! It's a very small part though... I wonder if he'll stay in the film? I think he should - they'll have to put the meeting in, so he might as well be there too...

Posted Apr 22, 2006 at 12:35 PM EST



Zauber
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Zauber says:

I've never heard of him before.I wonder how old he really is?

Posted Apr 22, 2006 at 12:39 PM EST



Emily Riddle-Godestrik
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Emily Riddle-Godestrik says:

Thats Smashing.

I cant wait

Posted Apr 22, 2006 at 1:23 PM EST



SiriusisSweeet
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SiriusisSweeet says:

wait, that sounds cool and all but I don't remember Aberforth being shown in any of the books besides at DD's funeral.... I know that he was metioned by DD but did they acually see him?

Posted Apr 22, 2006 at 1:27 PM EST



caraMEL_penguin
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caraMEL_penguin says:

Very interesting... I think I'll enjoy this... Dumbledore's brother... very cool... <333

Posted Apr 22, 2006 at 2:00 PM EST



Priori Incantatem9
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Priori Incantatem9 says:

So they're actually including Aberforth in the next movie? I wonder where that'll go and if he will have a larger role in the movie than he's ever had in the books.

Posted Apr 22, 2006 at 4:02 PM EST



padfootblack15
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padfootblack15 says:

Well, as I dont know who he really is....

I guess it works then. Cant wait till the movies out.

Posted Apr 22, 2006 at 6:24 PM EST



BritishNinnies
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BritishNinnies says:

Excellent! I'm looking forward to seeing this guy. I always wondered what Aberforth actually looked like...

Posted Apr 22, 2006 at 6:42 PM EST



roxypotter13
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roxypotter13 says:

Hmmm... I wonder if "Aberfroth" looks like DD? I actualy didnt know Aberfroth was even in OotP. I'm exited that I get to see him before the 6th or 7th movie.

Posted Apr 22, 2006 at 7:19 PM EST



Loving HBP
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Loving HBP says:

Ok, I totally don't remember Dumbledore's brother being mentioned in OotP!!!

Posted Apr 22, 2006 at 7:57 PM EST



Marietta Edgecombe
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Marietta Edgecombe says:

I recall hearing about Albus having a brother, but I can't remember him being the bartender at the Hogshead. Nor hearing his name either. Perhaps I should read this again.
-runs off for OTP book-

Posted Apr 22, 2006 at 9:35 PM EST



Dementor Hugger
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Dementor Hugger 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 22, 2006 at 9:51 PM EST



Mrs.Oddment-Tweak
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Mrs.Oddment-Tweak says:

I saw a picture of him, he looks like he could play Aberforth Dumbledore. and once he's in his actual character, i don't think we will be disapointed.

I really want to see what he looks like because you don't hear from him much (Dumbledore only mentions him once in GoF ,i think)I'm really looking forward to it!

Posted Apr 22, 2006 at 10:54 PM EST



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PowerGranger says:

I, too, will wait for confirmation from WB on this. I was pretty excited to see that Jim McManus was in one of my favorite TV series, Horatio Hornblower, though, even if he was just a pawnbroker!

Posted Apr 22, 2006 at 11:24 PM EST



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