Is Lady Galadriel in love with Gandalf?

While the relationship between Gandalf and Galadriel is expanded in the books (as are most things), the one thing the books and films have in common is that that relationship is always 100 percent platonic.
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Who did Galadriel love?

Galadriel was one of the Ñoldor who came to Middle-earth wishing to see the lands and rule a realm of her own. She came with the second host of Elves from Aman with Fingolfin and Finrod. Celeborn and Galadriel fell in love and married.
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Who is Lady Galadriel to Gandalf?

And even without a prior friendship in Valinor, Galadriel and Gandalf have been friends for over 2,000 years in Middle Earth. Gandalf is said to be the wizard who had the greatest relationship with the elves, so it stands to reason that the two would spend a good amount of time together.
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What does Lady Galadriel call Gandalf?

Lindir and Galadriel refer to Gandalf as "Mithrandir". 2014: The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies: Thranduil and Galadriel call Gandalf "Mithrandir".
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Why is Galadriel dark?

During their meeting, Galadriel considered accepting the One Ring when Frodo offered it to her. Then, all of a sudden, she was changed into a terrifying "dark form" that could easily conquer Middle-earth with the Ring's power.
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What did Gandalf do for 17 years?

Over the next 17 years, Gandalf travels extensively, searching for answers on the ring. He finds some answers in Isildur's scroll, in the archives of Minas Tirith. He also wants to question Gollum, who had borne the ring for many years. Gandalf searches long and hard for Gollum, often assisted by Aragorn.
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Did Galadriel marry Gimli?

To answer your question, no neither Gimli or Legolas get married or have any children. It was suggested I did an info post about all the Fellowship and their spouses.
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How do Galadriel and Gandalf know each other?

It's quite probable that Galadriel at the least knew of Gandalf, since both Melian and Olórin lived in (Valinor's) Lórien ("Melian was the name of a Maia who served both Vana and Este; she dwelt long in Lórien ... Wisest of the Maiar was Olórin.
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Is Galadriel Arwen's grandmother?

Arwen, then over 2,700 years old, had recently returned to her father's home after living with her grandmother, Galadriel, in Lothlórien. Aragorn fell in love with Arwen at first sight.
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Why is Gimli obsessed with Galadriel?

He has made no secret of his enmity with Elves, particularly Wood-elves. Yet he cannot help himself but to be awed by the Lady Galadriel's compassion and understanding. He discovers that not only can he be awed by an Elf, but actually treasure a relationship with one. Hence his request: bold and yet humble.
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Who was Thranduil's wife?

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Calathiel was the mother of Laindawar, Laerophen, Legolas, and Luthien, wife of the King Thranduil of Mirkwood and queen of the Woodland Realm. She was born and raised in Mithlond in the region of Lindon before heading to Lothlórien.
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Who is Legolas married to?

Legolas and Gimli's relationship is strong in The Lord of the Rings, even though it wasn't explicitly romantic in canon. The members of the Fellowship in The Lord of the Rings forge an unbreakable bond while on their mission to destroy the One Ring.
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What is Elrond's relationship to Galadriel?

Galadriel's grandfather (Olwë of Alqualondë) and Elrond's great-great-grandfather (King Elwë Thingol of Doriath) were brothers. Thus, they are second cousins twice removed. Elrond was married to Galadriel's daughter, Celebrían (which also makes Galadriel the grandmother of Arwen, obviously).
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Does Aragorn love Eowyn?

Éowyn falls in love with Aragorn, but though he respects her, he does not return her feelings, as he is betrothed to the elf Arwen. As Aragorn points out, her duty is with her people; she has to shoulder the responsibility of ruling Rohan in Théoden's stead when the war-host of Rohan go to war.
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Why is Lady Galadriel so powerful?

Galadriel had awesome genes. There were the Two Trees in the Blessed Realm. Anyone who sees the Light of the Two Trees automatically becomes more powerful, like a lot more. God gifted her a unique extraordinary mind reading power (she was born with it).
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Is Galadriel the most powerful Elf?

All of the Elves that fans meet in the Lord of the Rings series are powerful and wise people. However, Galadriel may be the most powerful and wise Elf in Middle Earth, at least in the Third Age.
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Is Stairway to Heaven about Galadriel?

But the general consensus seems to be that Stairway to Heaven isn't based on LotR. So one day I asked myself, if it were, what would it mean? I did a line by line analysis and decided that this song is about Galadriel's refusal of the Ring in Lothlorien in the Chapter called "The Mirror of Galadriel".
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Who did Legolas love?

Tauriel truly threw a wrench in Legolas' life when he fell in love with her. She was brave, fierce, and a protective leader of the guard. He was meant to be the dutiful son of King Thranduil, but in loving her, he became a stubborn, masterful archer instead.
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Are Pippin and Merry lovers?

Out of all the members of the Fellowship of the Ring, Pippin had a closer relationship with Merry, mostly because of their history being cousins and best friends. They were known to be mischievous together and getting onto all sorts of trouble. The two held captive in The Two Towers.
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Does Frodo have a love interest?

There is no doubt that Sam and Frodo's relationship is one of the greatest loves stories ever told. It's a love not catalyzed by sexuality but it's a love story none-the-less.
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Why is Gandalf called Mithrandir?

Although Gandalf is his most commonly-used moniker, he went by several other names as well. In his origins as a Maiar spirit in Valinor, he was known as Olorin. In Gondor, he was known as Mithrandir, meaning Grey Pilgrim. The White Rider was his name to those who saw him on his great white horse, Shadowfax.
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Why can't Gandalf touch the Ring?

Though someone could start out with good intentions, the Ring would eventually corrupt them. And that is why Gandalf can't touch it. He is afraid that if he did, it would corrupt him and make him just as bad as Sauron since Sauron put so much of himself and his evil into the One Ring.
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What is Gandalf's real name?

He was known by many names during the long years he remained in Middle-earth: Elves named him Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgrim, while the men of Arnor named him Gandalf, which became his most common name. He was also known as Incánus in the south, and Tharkûn to the Dwarves.
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What happens to Tauriel after Hobbit?

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Tauriel was banished from Mirkwood by Thranduil, so what happens to Tauriel after the Battle of Five Armies remains unknown, although actress Evangeline Lilly stated in an interview that Tauriel returns to Mirkwood.
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