Why is Albus Dumbledore so powerful?

Because he hasn't always equated power with love. One of the first things we ever learn about Dumbledore is that his fame was partly forged by defeating Gellert Grindelwald, the world's Darkest wizard in a pre-Voldemort age. Their legendary duel saw two extraordinarily talented wizards at the peak of their abilities.
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Is Albus Dumbledore the most powerful wizard?

Hands-down, Albus Dumbledore was the most powerful wizard of his time. Most regarded him as the strongest wizard in history, and even Lord Voldemort himself feared to face him. Beyond his many impressive titles and positions of power, Dumbledore exhibited absolutely extraordinary abilities on several occasions.
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Is Harry Potter more powerful than Albus Dumbledore?

He survived the Avada Kedavra curse, but that was thanks to his mother's love and protection; without Dumbledore's tutoring, Harry may not have been able to defeat the Dark Lord at all. Yes, Harry Potter was a brilliant wizard and a hero, but he was not stronger than Dumbledore.
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Was Albus more powerful than Voldemort?

It is my belief that, in terms of raw magical power, Dumbledore, Grindelwald and Voldemort are indeed close to equal, being 17 years old Tom Marvolo Riddle slightly more powerful than 17-year-old Albus Dumbledore, and Dumbledore slightly more powerful than a 17-year-old Grindelwald.
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Why is Albus Dumbledore so famous?

Albus Dumbledore was considered to be the most powerful wizard of his time. He was most famous for his defeat of Gellert Grindelwald, the discovery of the twelve uses of dragon's blood, and his work on alchemy with Nicolas Flamel.
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Is Dumbledore a half-blood?

He was a half-blood wizard, the son of Percival and Kendra Dumbledore, and the elder brother of Aberforth and Ariana.
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Who was more powerful Merlin or Dumbledore?

All the same, it's clear that Merlin is hands-down one of the most powerful and influential wizards of all time – and we're betting he was at least a little bit more talented than Dumbledore.
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Who is the darkest wizard of all time?

Lord Voldemort. Lord Voldemort, considered the most dangerous dark wizard of the late 20th century, if not of all time. Tom Riddle was known to be the most powerful and dangerous dark wizard of all time.
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Who is the strongest wizard?

1 Albus Dumbledore

He was revered and respected for his magic and commanding energy, as well as personal strength. It was truly due to Dumbledore's planning that Voldemort died, even if Harry was the one to cast the killing blow because Dumbledore is the most powerful wizard in the entire series.
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Could Dumbledore have beaten Voldemort?

Albus Dumbledore is the most obvious person who can defeat Voldemort, and the Dark Lord seemed to realize it. Rowling herself has explicitly stated in the books that Dumbledore is the only person Voldemort fears and recognizes as a genuine threat to his own power.
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Why is Dumbledore's hand Black?

After Dumbledore returned to Hogwarts, he used Godric Gryffindor's Sword to crack the Resurrection Stone so as to destroy it as a Horcrux. While the act did destroy the ring as one of Riddle's Horcruxes, it did not stop the fatal curse. The curse gave Dumbledore's hand a withered black look, as though it had died.
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Who is more powerful Gandalf or Dumbledore?

Gandalf is greater than Dumbledore, although (or perhaps because) he had less power. He rallied all the free peoples of Middle-Earth to the cause, gave them heart, and sacrificed himself to save his friends and the quest in Moria.
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Can you block Avada Kedavra?

During every major battle scene from book 5 onwards, the Death Eaters make extensive use of Avada Kedavra. It, like any spell, can be blocked by physical objects (though it doesn't seem to be stopped by magical shields), it can be dodged, and (as we see in the climax of book 4) it can be struck by other spells.
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Who is stronger Voldemort or Grindelwald?

Not only is Grindelwald more powerful than Voldemort, but he's also a more compelling villain, which is why audiences will be seeing more of him in Fantastic Beasts 3.
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Who is the most powerful witch?

Scarlet Witch, Marvel

Rating: Unmatched in powers but mentally and magically unstable. It's no secret Scarlet Witch is the strongest witch in Marvel comics.
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Why is Grindelwald so powerful?

15 Grindelwald: Did Not Fear Death

That's why he went to such great extremes to prevent it, i.e., the creation of his Horcruxes. Grindelwald, on the other hand, did not fear death, which made him more powerful in many ways. He wasn't limited by anything. He also did not fear Dumbledore the same way that Voldemort did.
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Why is Ginny Weasley so powerful?

She's also the first Weasley daughter in seven generations. Those double sevens might be part of the reasons she's so naturally powerful. Her curses were well-known for being extremely dangerous, and similar to Harry, she was able to produce a full Patronus at just fourteen.
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Who is the strongest student in Harry Potter?

Harry Potter: The Most Powerful Hogwarts Students, Officially...
  1. 1 Albus Dumbledore.
  2. 2 Merlin. ...
  3. 3 Tom Riddle/Voldemort. ...
  4. 4 Severus Snape. ...
  5. 5 Minerva McGonagall. ...
  6. 6 Bellatrix Lestrange. ...
  7. 7 Theseus Scamander. ...
  8. 8 Remus Lupin. ...
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Who is the most powerful in Harry Potter?

Harry Potter: The 10 Most Powerful Characters In The Lore
  1. 1 Albus Dumbledore.
  2. 2 Lord Voldemort. ...
  3. 3 Gellert Grindelwald. ...
  4. 4 Salazar Slytherin. ...
  5. 5 Severus Snape. ...
  6. 6 Bellatrix Lestrange. ...
  7. 7 Minerva McGonagall. ...
  8. 8 Alastor "Mad-Eye" Moody. ...
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Who is the scariest Harry Potter character?

1 Voldemort

Lord Voldemort is the creepiest character in the whole of Harry Potter with everything - from his deathly pale skin to his lack of nose to his high-pitched voice - making him one of the most iconic movie villains of all time.
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Who is the cruelest person in Harry Potter?

#1: Lord Voldemort

The main antagonist of the series, Voldemort was there from the beginning, when he murdered Harry's parents, to the end, when he waged war on Hogwarts.
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Who is more evil than Voldemort?

Dolores Umbridge's authority – especially her authority over children – is what makes her just so terrifying. In modern-day, she is more of a realistic threat to us Muggles than the Lord Voldemorts of the world.
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Who is stronger Salazar Slytherin or Godric Gryffindor?

They are both undoubtedly, two of the greatest wizards who ever lived and it would be nigh impossible to predict who'd come out on top, in a duel. There is no scale of comparison between the two's magical prowess, in the books, so the answer is inconclusive. That's all. That's everything.
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Who is as powerful as Voldemort?

Filius Flitwick is one of the many Hogwarts professors that are more powerful than Voldemort. He was a masterful wizard and an experienced professor.
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Is Dumbledore related to Godric Gryffindor?

Why Albus Dumbledore is a descendant of Godric Gryffindor : r/harrypotter.
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