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Role:: Revolutionary/Terrorist Leader
ThreeWordSummary:: Twisted, obsessed, unlikely to feature in our adventure
UsuallyFoundIn:: Europe
Description
Gellert Grindelwald is a powerful and ambitious wizard who believes in the superiority of magical folk over Muggles. As a brilliant student at Durmstrang Institute, he's expelled for "twisted experiments." In his youth, he forms a close friendship with Albus Dumbledore. Together, they seek the Deathly Hallows and debate how to reform the wizarding world. Their friendship ends tragically after a duel involving Dumbledore's brother, Aberforth Dumbledore, which results in the death of their sister, Ariana.
Following this, Grindelwald embarks on a reign of terror in Europe, seeking to establish a wizarding order where Muggles are subservient. He becomes infamous and attracts a wide following, using the slogan "For the Greater Good" to justify his actions. He steals the Elder Wand, one of the Deathly Hallows, and builds a prison called Nurmengard for his opponents. His rise to power and the resulting global upheaval in the wizarding world are the backdrop for the events of the mid-20th century.
His rule ends in 1945 when Albus Dumbledore finally confronts and defeats him in a legendary duel. Grindelwald is then imprisoned in his own fortress, where he remains until he's killed by Voldemort decades later.
Interactions
| Session | Interactions |
|---|---|
| Session 09 - Ghosts of Christmas Past | The Wizarding World is abuzz with hypotheses as to the cause of the tremors. Some blame Grindelwald, others blame Nazis and some blame a conspiracy of both. The Daily Prophet however has somehow learned of Kiko & the HVMC's presence in the valley and is increasingly demonising them, blaming either their 'out of control magic' or 'failed mining experiments' for threatening Hogwarts, Hogsmeade & even the very secrecy of the Wizarding World by risking Locharbor and the other mixed/muggle villages in Hogwarts Valley |
Relationships
Outbound:
Relationship:: Archrival of Albus Dumbledore
Inbound
| Related to: | Their relationship to this person | Their role |
|---|---|---|
| Albus Dumbledore | Arch-rival of Gellert Grindelwald | Transfiguration Professor & Deputy Headteacher at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry |