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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: 538
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
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1363
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
Prof. of Cultural Literacy
Points: 4241
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
Witch
Points: 991
~*MiTcHeL MuSsO*~ :) says:
since when is DD's brother the bartender at the Hog's Head
Posted Apr 22, 2006 at 11:57 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2346
mad_eye muggle says:
Wow!I was soooo shock to know that Dumbledore's brother is the bartender of the Hog's Head in OotP.I read the book three times already and as far as I can remember that Mandugus is the only person,who witness the DA meeting in the Hog's Head.And he is the one who told the other members of the order,that Harry is forming the DA.This is the one part I remember that happened in OotP.
Posted Apr 23, 2006 at 12:02 AM EST
Witch
Points: 613
RonsCrush says:
I don't remember that either Mad_eye_muggle. Like I think the general concensus is, I think this guy is going to end up having a bigger role than just a moment in this movie. Oh well, we'll see.
Posted Apr 23, 2006 at 1:13 AM EST
Dragon Rider
Points: 4414
~MalfoyPotter~ says:
Is he really the bartender in Hog;s Head? Wow... Shocked... Now I know... And that guy doesnt look like Michael Gambon does he? Oh well. Until WB confirms it, I till wont care about it too much.
~MP~
Posted Apr 23, 2006 at 2:42 AM EST
Student
Points: 251
MrsViktorKrum says:
I have seen hs pic, good choice in my opinion.
Posted Apr 23, 2006 at 4:30 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 447
giavanna says:
I guess that means he has a bigger role in books to come.CAn anyone post a picture of this actor?
Posted Apr 23, 2006 at 4:46 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 320
ElectricRoses says:
OOOO Aberforth is cast! that's really cool we'll be able to see him possibly before we even learn much about him in the next book (possibly)
Posted Apr 23, 2006 at 6:08 AM EST
Points: 865
superduperpotter says:
I think we should wait for conformation from WB before anything. If it it confirmed however. Best of luck Jim!
Posted Apr 23, 2006 at 6:25 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 47
Funny_Borwornrat says:
So glad to hear. I wanna see him.
Posted Apr 23, 2006 at 6:33 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1508
Cute Petil says:
Hmm i dont even remember reading about him in OOTP, maybe he has some significance to later movies, i dont know just a thought (i mean they cut out so much important stuff in the movies, why would they waste time on second rate characters?)
Posted Apr 23, 2006 at 8:01 AM EST
Heiress of Gryffindor
Points: 3481
Nienna Narmolanya says:
Ahh... I just saw his picture. He looks nothing like Sir Michael Gambon, but hey, what's wrong with that? He's nothing like him in the book - not as wise as him and on and on...
Posted Apr 23, 2006 at 11:00 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1194
-Alf- says:
I did hear about Aberforth but didn't know he was the bartender at Hog's Head. I think I have to read over that part. Haven't heard of the actor, with this role I'm sure he'll grab attention of the casting personnel.
Posted Apr 23, 2006 at 1:33 PM EST
Princess of Nargles
Points: 4137
hp_fan206 says:
Oh right, that should be interesting to see Aberforth. I don't think I've ever seen Jim McManus, I should go see which previous films he's been in, his name sounds quite familiar for some reason?
Posted Apr 23, 2006 at 1:49 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1454
xMAVERICK says:
Hrm.... I wonder about his costume,. if he will look like albus who knows =)
Posted Apr 23, 2006 at 1:51 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 4
strangeseraph says:
It never actually specifically mentions in OOTP that the bartender is Abeforth, rather, that tidbit of information was provided by J.K. Rowling in the Edinburgh Festival interview in which an audience member guessed correctly who the bartender was from the clues that the book had provided. The bartender smelled vaguely of goats, and resembled somebody that was familiar to Harry. Also, the HP-LEXICON considers Edinburgh Festival interview to be canon. :)
I'm writing a fanfic about Abeforth. I can't wait to see him on screen, it'll give much to my fruitful imagination.
Peace!
Posted Apr 23, 2006 at 3:04 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 480
sneha_luvs_ron says:
I didnt even know DD's brother had a part in OotP. Ive never heard of this guy...
LOVE U RON
Posted Apr 23, 2006 at 3:21 PM EST
Witch
Points: 823
Jynx says:
Hmm, I don't know who he is and there wasn't a picture on the site, mebby I'll google him...
Yeah, there was nothing very useful there. Oh well, the casting directors have been wonderful so far! I'm sure he'll be wonderful.
Posted Apr 23, 2006 at 5:35 PM EST
Student
Points: 297
lbrooks_94 says:
No picture? Well just have to be surprised.
Posted Apr 23, 2006 at 8:13 PM EST
Princess of Fantasy
Points: 2537
magiclover13 says:
I think the only time Aberforth was mentioned was when Albus Dumbledore mentioned him to Harry (and I think some other people) and when Mad-Eye Moody showed him the picture of the Order.
Posted Apr 23, 2006 at 8:18 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 436
Mugglemagics says:
Well i don't really know how Aberforth should look so i suppose it doesn't matter who plays him as long as he acts well! I'm sure Aberforth is mentioned pretty often in the fifth book
Posted Apr 23, 2006 at 9:00 PM EST
Student
Points: 231
The Harry Potter Freak says:
I've never heard of this guy. I hope he does a good job as Dumbledore's brother.
Posted Apr 23, 2006 at 9:11 PM EST
Student
Points: 273
Dhemlan says:
I've got to admit that I've never heard of him and when I checked imdb it didn't have a photo listed...If we're still waiting for confirmation...I'll sit here and wait impatiently!
Posted Apr 23, 2006 at 10:03 PM EST
Singularly Gifted Witch
Points: 5156
Medea says:
Wondering where people are getting the photo as well. Apparently doesnt look like Gambon .. but anyone can with makeup. And maybe if he's really good, we'll swap him for Gambon (jk)
Posted Apr 23, 2006 at 10:37 PM EST
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