re: Dumbledore vs Gandalf the White

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Technically, you can't compare the two because Dumbledore is human and Gandalf isn't...not really. Dumbledore planned his own death and continued to influence an entire war after he left this world. He knew what was to come and literally fashioned its outcome to his liking. He sacrificed himself for the greater good. That being said, in terms of magical ability and influence, I see them as equals. However, Dumbledore does exhibit his abilities a hell of a lot more than Gandalf does. Gandalf uses his power sparingly, but awesomely.

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This. And Pectus nailed it.

What makes Dumbledore great has nothing to do with his magical powers.

The people who are talking about Dumbledore's death have no idea what they are talking about.