re: Dumbledore vs Gandalf the White

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Also, Tolkein's handling of magic is so much better than Rowling's. It's a subtle, ominous, mysterious force, terrible and dangerous, so not often used by it's wielders

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not to deviate too far from the original subject but this is an interesting point, and very true. Gandalf won't even allow himself to touch the ring of power, though he could take it and wield great power the likes of which would turn Dumbledore's bowels to water...